From its humble beginnings in 1993, BEST has now grown across the nation and is the second largest educational robotics program in the United States. BEST actively engages over 12,000 students, thousands of industry sponsors and mentors, various school districts and state departments of education, and 40 colleges and universities. Hub representatives from all 47 BEST competition sites around the country will be present at the conference. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise or learn from the experts.
Sessions for Teachers Include:
- Team Organization and Planning
- Understanding Robot Design & Construction
- The Engineering Design Process
- Strategies for BEST Team Success
- BEST and Curriculum Integration
- Software Orientation for easyC, MathWorks, ROBOTC, and SolidWorks
Plus
- Post-Conference, Hands-On, BEST Software Workshops
- Exhibitors Showcase/Wine & Cheese Reception
- Networking luncheons
- Conference Banquet with national STEM education Keynote Speaker
Don't miss these great conference sessions!
Session Overview For Teachers:
- Elements of a Successful BEST Team
- Fundraising Strategies and Resources
- Curriculum Integration
- Building a BEST Community
- Problem-Solving with the Engineering Design Process
- The 42 Days of BEST: Planning Your Work and Working Your Plan
- BEST Award Success
- Making the Most of BEST at Your College or University
- Hub Funding Strategies
- Effective Hub Management
- Developing Effective Training Programs
- Awards and Judging
A variety of Technical sessions and hands-on mini-workshops will also be offered.
About AuburnThe National Conference will be hosted by the College of Sciences and Mathematics and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, the "loveliest village on the plains". Auburn University, a premier land-grant institution, is the largest university in Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 24,000. The city of Auburn has a variety of restaurants, shopping facilities, and hotels. Other nearby attractions include a water park, Chewacla State Park, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, and Callaway Gardens. The many attractions of Atlanta, Georgia, are a mere 90-minute drive away.