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October 19, 2022 – IVD Kickoffs – Kettering University, Flint MI – Email for more info
These workshops prepare teacher leaders to “kickstart” their Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) seasons, and get their student engineers off and running. The one day workshops provide an overview of program rules and rule changes, technical sessions focused on topics tailored to the individual programs, and an open forum to collaborate and learn from other coaches and teams.
October 26, 2022 – Underwater IVD Kickoff – Virtual – Email for more info
This virtual workshop is the official kickoff for the Underwater IVD Program for 2022-23. We’ll prepare teacher leaders to “kickstart” their Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) seasons, and get their student engineers off and running. We’ll provide an overview of program rules and rule changes, discuss the new UIVD Challenge Tasks for IVD2023, and offer an open forum to collaborate and learn from other coaches and teams. We’ll meet on Zoom, 4 pm – 5 pm.
November 4-5, 2022 – Intro to Underwater ROV Engineering Teacher Workshop – Macomb County – Link to Flyer
Educators with an interest in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines are invited to attend this exciting 2-day workshop that provides a truly unique educational opportunity. Participants will receive instruction along with materials and support to design, engineer, and construct a fully functional underwater remotely operated vehicle or ROV. Participants keep their ROVs for use in their classrooms. ROVs are highly engaging tools for use in a variety of underwater investigations in Biology, Physics, History, STEM Classes and more. Teachers will also leave the workshop empowered to launch and mentor a student team for Square One’s Underwater IVD Competitions (optional).
November 16, 2022 – V2X IVD Kickoff – Virtual – Email for more info
This virtual workshop is the official kickoff for the V2X IVD Program for 2022-23. We’ll prepare teacher leaders to “kickstart” their Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) seasons, and get their student engineers off and running. We’ll provide an overview of program rules and rule changes, discuss the new V2X Challenge Tasks for IVD2023, and offer an open forum to collaborate and learn from other coaches and teams. We’ll meet on Zoom, 4 pm – 5 pm.
December 2-3, 2022 – Intro to Underwater ROV Engineering Teacher Workshop – Alpena – Link to Flyer
Educators with an interest in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines are invited to attend this exciting 2-day workshop that provides a truly unique educational opportunity. Participants will receive instruction along with materials and support to design, engineer, and construct a fully functional underwater remotely operated vehicle or ROV. Participants keep their ROVs for use in their classrooms. ROVs are highly engaging tools for use in a variety of underwater investigations in Biology, Physics, History, STEM Classes and more. Teachers will also leave the workshop empowered to launch and mentor a student team for Square One’s Underwater IVD Competitions (optional).
February 11, 2023 – SE Michigan Underwater IVD Competition – Waterford, MI – Email for more info
The Underwater IVD Challenge is the culminating competition for the Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Program (Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles – ROVs). Student teams compete throughout the day in a variety of missions at the bottom of the pool. The public is welcome to join in the fun and experience the amazing work of our student engineers.
February 25, 2023 – Macomb County Underwater IVD Competition – Macomb County – Email for more info
The Underwater IVD Challenge is the culminating competition for the Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Program (Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles – ROVs). Student teams compete throughout the day in a variety of missions at the bottom of the pool. The public is welcome to join in the fun and experience the amazing work of our student engineers.
March 16, 2023 – NE Michigan Underwater IVD Competition – Alpena – Email for more info
The Underwater IVD Challenge is the culminating competition for the Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Program (Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles – ROVs). Student teams compete throughout the day in a variety of missions at the bottom of the pool. The public is welcome to join in the fun and experience the amazing work of our student engineers.
TBD – Upper Peninsula Underwater IVD Competition – Location TBD – Email for more info
The Underwater IVD Challenge is the culminating competition for the Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Program (Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles – ROVs). Student teams compete throughout the day in a variety of missions at the bottom of the pool. The public is welcome to join in the fun and experience the amazing work of our student engineers.
May 16, 2023 – IVD Challenge Day – Kettering University, Flint MI – Email for more info
The IVD Challenge Day is the culminating competition for all of the “wheeled” Innovative Vehicle Design Programs (Autonomous, Full Scale, Mini and V2X IVD Challenges). Kettering’s “GM Mobility Research Center” is a vehicle testing facility used by automotive companies and suppliers for testing new technologies, and offers a wonderful setting for the IVD Challenges. Student teams compete throughout the day in a variety of missions on a host of different courses. The public is welcome to join in the fun and experience the amazing work of our student engineers.