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Drone Soccer: Inspiring and Educating Students in STEM fields & Aviation LIMITED
Monday January 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Middle School, Room 109
STEM education is pivotal for the future workforce, yet many students, particularly those from underrepresented communities and those with disabilities, lack access to engaging and hands-on STEM learning experiences.

According to the CDC, 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability, which includes both physical and mental impairments, while 4 in 10 children have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. There is a growing demand for innovative educational programs that captivate students' interest and provide practical skills while also emphasizing interpersonal skills, collaboration, teamwork and fostering a sense of community.

Drone soccer is a thrilling team sport played with radio-controlled quadcopters in protective exoskeletons designed for collisions. Teams of five compete in a netted arena, ramming and blocking to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Before competing, students must learn to build, program, fly, and repair high-performance drones, gaining valuable engineering skills.

Objectives: 
  1. What is Drone Soccer?
  2. Resources needed for Drone Soccer
  3. How can United Drone Adventures support Drone Soccer Programs?
Speakers
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Kelly Shields

Lead Data Scientist, United Drone Adventures
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Dr. Sarah Hamsher

Department Chair, Elementary Education Programs, Indiana Wesleyan University
I love all things elementary education - from curriculum and instruction to technology to assessment to literacy to special education. I would also love to hear about your cat, snow skiing adventures, or international travels!
Monday January 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Middle School, Room 109
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