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| | '''Remember to read about [[ DEW_Robotics:Current_events | Current Events]] coming your way.''' | | '''Remember to read about [[ DEW_Robotics:Current_events | Current Events]] coming your way.''' |
| − | ==Congratulations to our Graduates==
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| − | We've got a record number of graduates this year. These students not only witnessed, but drove a tremendous team transition. As Freshmen, these students were there for 1640's first ever official season victory at [[DEWBOT VII Philadelphia Regional|Philadelphia]] in 2011. As Seniors, they were on Einstein as we became [[DEWBOT X FRC Championship | FRC Championship]] Finalists. We will miss them. Congratulations and very best wishes for the future to:
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| − | :*Molly K - Co-Captain, Pit Captain & Mechanical Lead - Avon Grove Charter School
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| − | :*Dhananjay (DJ) R - Co-Captain & Programming Lead - Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy
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| − | :*Patrick C - Safety Captain & Driver/Operator - Collegium Charter School
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| − | :*Lucy S - Lead Scout & Designer - Avon Grove Charter School
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| − | :*Ian W - Scout & Mechanical - Great Valley High School
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| − | :*Jack R - Mechanical, Welding & Driver/Operator - Downingtown West High School
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| − | :*Yahya M - Human Player & Mechanical - Downingtown West High School
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| − | :*Sarah S - Programming - Downingtown East High School
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| − | :*Tobias B - Mechanical - Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy
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| − | ==Best wishes to 1640 Alumni Graduates!== | + | ==[[DEWBOT XVIII Hatboro-Horsham | FMA District Hatboro-Horsham Event]] - 3-5 March-2023== |
| − | [[image:Carly_graduation_140524_csm.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Carly walks at RPI]]Carly McKown (DEHS class of '11) graduated ''summa cum laude'' with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from [http://www.rpi.edu/ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]. Carly goes on to doctoral studies at the [http://www.utk.edu/ University of Tennessee] and research at [http://www.ornl.gov/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory]. Carly joined 1640 during the lead-in to the 2008 ([[DEWBOT IV]]) build season; ultimately serving as Co-Captian and Driver. | + | Hatboro-Horsham was DEWBOT XVIII's competition debut. How did it go? Not bad. 1640 finished qualification matches ranked 6<sup>th</sup> in a field of 34 teams. We ended up 4<sup>th</sup> Alliance Captain with 341 (Miss Daisy), 6808 (William Tenent Robotics) and 816 (Anomaly - which replaced 6808 after they broke in the first eliminations match). We were eliminated in Semifinals. |
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| − | Paul Klufas (DEHS class of '10) received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from [http://www.bucknell.edu/ Bucknell University]. On team for 2007-2010 seasons; Co-Captain and Programming Lead.
| + | The team received the Engineering Inspiration Award. This is a big deal. |
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| − | Brianna Edwards (DEHS class of '10) received her degree in Advertising from [http://www.temple.edu/ Temple University].
| + | We earned 46 District Points. |
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| − | ==Nicholas Z receives Shining Star Award==
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| − | DMS and FTC 7314 student Nicholas Z was named a the Shining Star in the Keystone Federal Credit Union fifth annual Shining Star Award program.
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| − | ==Demo at Downingtown West High School - 2-May-2014==
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| − | Mackenzie and Dana led a robotics demonstration for incoming freshmen and Downingtown West High School.
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| − | ==In Memorium - Miranda Ram-Nolte==
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| − | [[image:DB9_130213_csm-19.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Miranda]]It is with greatest sadness that report the passing of 2013 Sab-BOT-age student, Miranda Ram-Nolte on 26-April.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT X FRC Championship | FRC Championship]] '''Newton Division CHAMPIONS''' and '''Championship FINALISTS''' - 23-26 April 2014==
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| − | Thanks to alliance partners 1678 ([http://www.citruscircuits.org/ Citrus Circuits - alliance captain]), 1114 ([http://www.simbotics.org/ Simbotics]) and 5136 (Mechapirates), we were '''Newton Division Champions''' and '''Einstein Finalists''' at FRC Championships.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT X Mid-Atlantic Robotics District Championship | MAR Championship]] 4<sup>th</sup> seed & alliance captain - 10-12 April 2014==
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| − | Another strong performance. Sab-BOT-age completed qualifications as 4<sup>th</sup> seed with a (9-3-0) record. We led the 4<sup>th</sup> alliance and while not advancing past quarterfinals, we earned a spot at the FRC Championship.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT X Lenape | Lenape-Seneca MAR Qualifying Tournament]] 2<sup>nd</sup> seed & '''FINALIST''' - 22 & 23 March 2014==
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| − | Big turn-around from Hatboro-Horsham! Our detailed analysis of the shooter failure facilitated an effective correction. 1640 finished qualifications at 2<sup>nd</sup> seed with a (10-2-0) record. Joining the 1<sup>st</sup> alliance, we finished the event as '''FINALISTS'''. The 56 MAR qualifying points earned secured a spot for us a MAR Championships.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT X Hatboro-Horsham | Hatboro-Horsham MAR Qualifying Tournament]] - 1 & 2 March 2014==
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| − | Our performance was seriously compromised by an unanticipated [[DEWBOT X Hatboro-Horsham Shooter Failure | Shooter Failure]] which was only diagnosed and corrected after the competition. We finished qualifications as 19<sup>th</sup> seed with a (6-6-0) record. We were the first pick of the 8<sup>th</sup> alliance, but did not advance past the quarterfinals. We earned just 21 MAR qualifying points at this event.
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| − | ==[[Downingtown Area Robotics-TCHS-Penn FLL Qualifying Event 2013]] - 7-December-2013==
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| − | [[image:FLL_Scrimmage_131123-53.jpg|250px|right|thumb|''I love it when a plan comes together!'']]
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| − | Downingtown's second annual FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Event was held on '''7 December, 2013''' at the CCIU TCHS Brandywine Campus in '''Downingtown, PA'''. This competition was hosted by [[About Downingtown Area Robotics|Downingtown Area Robotics]] to allow area FLL teams to compete and qualify for the Penn FLL Championship in this year's game, NATURE'S FURY<sup>SM</sup>.
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| − | Congratulations to teams 763 (Robo Engineers), 1503 (Notre Dame) and 14042 (Ciberneticos), who qualified for the Penn FLL Championship Tournament.
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| − | ==[[Downingtown FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage 2013 | DAR FLL Scrimmage]] - 23-November-2013==
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| − | The team hosted an FLL scrimmage at the CCIU TCHS. 18 area teams participated.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX Brunswick Eruption | Brunswick Eruption]] - 9-November-2013==
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| − | Completed qualifications as 16<sup>th</sup> seed with (3,3,0). 2<sup>nd</sup> alliance captain 222 ([http://tahstigertrons.wix.com/tigertrons Tigertrons], Tunkhannock PA) picked us as a partner, with 271 [http://www2.bayshoreschools.org/robotics/ Mechanical Marauders], Bayshore NY) completing the alliance.
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| − | Alas, we were eliminated (1,2,0) in the semifinals. With this competition, [[DEWBOT IX]] retires.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX Ramp Riot | Ramp Riot]] - 2-November-2013==
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| − | Both Sab-BOT-age teams (FRC 1640 & FTC 7314) participated in Ramp Riot this year. 1640 finished qualifications (4,1,0) and ended up 4<sup>th</sup> alliance captain. Many thanks to alliance partners 1626 ([http://falconrobotics.tripod.com/ Falcon Robotics], Metuchen NJ), 2539 (Krypton Cougars, Palmyra PA) and 708 ([http://www.team708.com Hardwired Fusion], Upper Moreland PA). We were, alas, eliminated in the quarterfinals.
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| − | FTC 7314 finished this scrimmage in 5<sup>th</sup> place in a field of 12. A great performance by both teams.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX Duel on the Delaware | Duel on the Delaware]] CHAMPIONS - 19-October-2013==
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| − | [[image:DB9_DD_131019_csm-37.jpg|250px|right|thumb|1640 after Duel victory]]In a very hard-fought elimination (6,2,0), we were able to secure our third consecutive Duel on the Delaware championship. Many thanks to our 7<sup>th</sup> alliance partners 341 (alliance captain [http://www.team341.com/ Miss Daisy]) and 1089 ([http://mercury1089.com/ Team Mercury]). Miss Daisy shared the Duel championship with us [[DEWBOT VIII Duel on the Delaware | last year]] (also as alliance captain).
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| − | Great job by the entire team, which really pulled together for this win. A special acknowledgement to our new drive team members.
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| − | ==[[User:Siri | Siri Maley]] records FTC inspection video==
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| − | Mentor Siri Maley prepared and recorded the Robot Inspection video for the 2013-2014 game: Block Party.
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| − | ==[[User:Siri | Siri Maley]] Named Selected Research Scholar of the Year - 5-October-2013==
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| − | Mentor Siri Maley was named a Selected Research Scholar of the Year (Africana) for her peer-review published work on the engineering design process curriculum in Penn State's Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship Program. Siri's also been a teaching intern for engineering design and a Kenya changeagent for Penn State; she is a 1640 alumna (Captain, '08-09 seasons) and serves as the field coach and co-lead engineering design mentor for 1640.
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| − | ==Welcome Caitlyn Mackenzie Kulik - 1-October-2013==
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| − | A hearty welcome to Caitlyn Mackenzie Kulik and congratulations to proud parents Julie and Richard! Julie and Richard Kulik are both 1640 mentors.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX Battle-O'-Baltimore | Battle O' Baltimore]] CHAMPIONS - 21-September-2013==
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| − | [[image:DB9_BoB_130921_csm-38.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Winning alliance]]Together with first alliance captain 225 ([http://www.techfire225.com/ TechFire], York PA), 2519 ([http://www.udc.libguides.com/wilsonrobotics TIGER PRIDE], Washington DC) and 339 ([http://kilroy339.wordpress.com/ Kilroy], [http://www.cgsva.net/cgs/default.aspx Commonwealth Governor's School], Fredrickburg, VA), we won the 2013 Battle O' Baltimore!
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| − | Many thanks to 225 for selecting us. Man, we worked well together!
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| − | ==FTC Kickoff - 7-September-2013==
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| − | The 2013-2014 FIRST Tech Challenge game, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_Party! ''Block Party!''] was unvieled. This is an enormously rich game of strategy. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPAATO-NpcM Watch game animation]. The kickoff was hosted by the CCIU TCHS!
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| − | ==[[User:MaiKangWei | Clem McKown]] accepted by Boy Scouts Chester County Council as a Robotics Merit Badge Counselor==
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| − | Participation in either our high school FRC or middle school FTC program will be tailored to allow the fulfillment of the BSA robotics merit badge requirements.
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| − | DAR is also planning to provide structured robotics merit badge workshops.
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| − | ==[[Move to CCIU Technical College High School]] - August==
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| − | We moved to our permanent home at the Chester County Intermediate Unit's ([http://www.cciu.org/ CCIU]) [http://www.cciu.org/tchsbrandywine Technical College High School Brandywine Campus] at 433 Boot Road, Downingtown.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX Indiana Robotics Invitational | Indiana Robotics Invitational]] - July-2013==
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| − | For the 4<sup>th</sup> consecutive year, we participated in the exclusive Indiana Robotics Invitational in Indianapolis.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT IX MidKnight Mayhem | MidKnight Mayhem]] FINALISTS! - 29-June-2013==
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| − | [[image:DB9_Mayhem_130629_csm-42.jpg|250px|right|thumb|1640 after MidKnight Mayhem]]Together with 11 (alliance captain [http://mort11.org/ MORT]) and 2495 ([http://team2495.com/ Hornets]), we were Finalists at the inaugural MidKnight Mathem off-season competition. We'd been looking forward to working with MORT for a long time and the experience was even better than expected! Congratulations to winners [http://www.techfire225.com/ 225], [http://www.lunatecs316.org/ 316], [http://www.team369.com/ 369] & [http://powercord869.com/ 869].
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| − | ==[[INCOSE International Symposium]] - 25-June-2013==
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| − | The [http://www.incose.org/ International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)] had their [http://www.incose.org/symp2013 International Symposium] in Philadelphia this year and graciously set aside a booth for Youth Activities: FRC. The invitation came through Alan Ostrow of FRC team 341 ([http://www.team341.com Miss Daisy]); 341, 1640 and FRC Team 1218 ([http://www.team1218.org/ Vulcan Robotics]) each took a day of the symposium to spread the word about FIRST, and show off cool robots as well.
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| | Older news items can be found in:<br> | | Older news items can be found in:<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2019]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2018]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2017]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2016]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2015]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2014]]<br> |
| | [[News Archive 2013]]<br> | | [[News Archive 2013]]<br> |
| | [[News Archive 2012]]<br> | | [[News Archive 2012]]<br> |
Hatboro-Horsham was DEWBOT XVIII's competition debut. How did it go? Not bad. 1640 finished qualification matches ranked 6th in a field of 34 teams. We ended up 4th Alliance Captain with 341 (Miss Daisy), 6808 (William Tenent Robotics) and 816 (Anomaly - which replaced 6808 after they broke in the first eliminations match). We were eliminated in Semifinals.
The team received the Engineering Inspiration Award. This is a big deal.
