Trial Day
February 18, 2017
10:00am to 2:00pm
Heskett Center, WSU
On Trial Day, the Missions will be set up in the Heskett Center gymnasium so that teams can practice with their robots from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be some tables and chairs available, but there may not be enough for every team. Representatives from the College of Engineering will be available to answer Mission questions. No laptops will be available for checkout or use. If teams want to be able to program on that day they will need to furnish their own computer, software, equipment, and extension cords/power strips.
On Trial Day, each team will have the opportunity to ask detailed questions about the Missions and visit with the Mission designers. Teams will also have time to test their robots on each Mission and make modifications to their designs and programs as needed. MINDSTORMS robots are meant to be autonomous and should react to their environment. For example, if the tape is not in the exact position as noted, the robot should not be affected. Also, note that there is a 1/8" tolerance on the building of all competition Missions.
You may NOT bring food and drink to the Heskett Center gymnasium. You may bring food and drink outside the gym (in the hallway or lobby area).
WSU Shocker MINDSTORMS TShirt Saltes
If you would like to purchase a WSU Shocker MINDSTORMS T-shirt, they will be on sale
on Trial Day. They will also be available for purchase on Competition Day on a first-come
basis.
To help judges, coaches and teams better prepare for the Challenges, the following
presentations are scheduled for Trial Day.
9:00am - 10:00am, Room 105, Heskett Center
Judges' Training - an Overview of the Challenge and Missions
Presented by Eric D. Mead, ASQ Fellow, Beechcraft Corporation
As Chief Judge of the Shocker MINDSTORMS competition, Eric works with engineering
students as they design and build the courses. He will provide judges with an overview
of this year's Missions and scoring, as well as answer questions they may have. Don't
miss this training!
10:30am - 11:00am: How to Improve Your Shocker MINDSTORMS Presentation, Room 208, Heskett Center. Presented by Kara McCluskey, PE, Engineering Educator, WSU College of Engineering
11:00am - 11:30am: Overview and Q&A Session for Team Display, Room 105, Heskett Center/ Presented by Allison Wright, Spirit Aerosystems
11:30am - 12:00pm: Overview and Q&A Session for Team Notebook, Room 208, Heskett Center.
Presented by Elizabeth Rollins, Ph.D., Engineering Educator, WSU College of Engineering
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Overview of Beginner II Interview, Room 105, Heskett Center. Presented by Polly Basore, Strategic Communications and K-12 Outreach Officer, WSU College of Engineering