Thread: 2005 Rochester Regional @ R.I.T
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Unread 05-11-2003, 12:15
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Originally posted by patrickrd


Another idea: Why not start a regional robotics forum for Upstate NY area? We can start off just with a ChiefDelphi forum, and then maybe it can grow enough that we can have meetings one or two times a year. This would help foster ideas on how to start teams and keep them going in low-economy areas, provide support for those struggling, etc... Let me know what you think.
That's actually exactly what we are thinking as a group up here in Rochester. We are having regular meetings to help form new teams & get organized for the 2005 regional. I think the idea of using Cheifdelphi forums as a means for communications is a good idea to get started. It is a great place to gather larger groups of people from a wider area.

We are aware of the economic issues of the schools in rural areas. There will probably not be a NASA grant for the Rochester Regional because there is no NASA facility around here. We do have a group of people working on helping teams find funding & other resources. If you know of schools that would be interested please let me know I would be more than happy to help you get them started.

Thanks