Robotics Grants Are Bringing Hands-On Learning to Classrooms at Inner-City Middle Schools

GEARED UP

Ad by Koch Industries

Updated Jun. 12, 2019 11:56AM ET / Published Jun. 12, 2019 12:00AM ET

From Koch Industries

The robotics revolution is here, and Koch Industries is fueling engineering education, grant by grant. Thanks to the dedication of teacher Brian Campbell, students at one inner-city middle school in Wichita, Kansas now have access to the essential equipment required for learning the fundamentals of robotics. As one of six Wichita teachers to apply for and receive this educational grant, Campbell has used his award to purchase a dozen VEX V5 robotics controllers, batteries, and cortexes so his students can compete in local robotics tournaments.

With a growing interest in the after-school program, Campbell’s robotics team is excelling in areas he never could have anticipated. Now his students at Hamilton Middle School have the opportunity for a hands-on robotics club, learning programming and mechanics while developing key communication and teamwork skills that will prepare them for the next level of their educational journeys. Read the full story and sign up to receive newsletter updates on all the ways Koch Industries is promoting education and innovation.

Audio Cheat Sheet

1.

6 Saudi Nationals Reportedly Detained After Base Shooting

The attack at the Pensacola Naval Base was filmed by some of the Saudi nationals taken in for questioning but authorities believe the shooter acted alone.

2.

Trump Uses Pardoned Soldiers as Special Guests at Fundraiser

The Daily Beast previously reported on his plans to have the soldiers he pardoned in war crimes cases campaign for him ahead of 2020.

SHOP WITH SCOUTED

3.

The Mizzle Runner Is the Best Allbirds Sneaker (So Far)

There’s something so satisfying about wearing a pair of shoes in the rain that keep your feet dry even if they look like they’ll fall apart.

4.

Medicare Chief Tried to Have Taxpayers Cover Stolen Jewelry

She filed a $47,000 claim after her bags were stolen while she was giving a speech in San Francisco in July 2018, according to Politico.

SHOP WITH SCOUTED

5.

The Theragun Is the Answer To All Your Foam Rolling Fears

These electronic devices alleviate muscle pain — no stretching required.

6.

Elderly Arizona Couple Found Dead Under Snow

It appears they left their car during a storm and tried to seek shelter.

7.

Performance Artist Eats $120K Banana Off Wall at Art Basel

“He did not destroy the art work. The banana is the idea,” a director of museum relations said.

8.

Pensacola Navy Base Shooter Visited NYC Days Earlier

Mohammed Alshamrani traveled to New York with other Saudi trainees. Investigators want to know why.

9.

North Korea: Denuclearization Talks With U.S. Are Off

North Korea’s ambassador to the UN said the “sustained and substantial dialogue” pursued by the U.S. was just a “time-saving trick.”

10.

Woman Stung By a Scorpion on a United Airlines Flight

The scorpion “scurried across the floor” after falling out of her pant leg, according to the woman, but flight attendants eventually captured it.