We don't know yet either! We'd love to hear some ideas on this.
-Jeremy Rand
Senior Programmer, Team SNARC (2012-2013), Norman Advanced (2010-2011), Norman HS (2008-2009), Norman North (2005-2007), Whittier MS (2003-2004)
2012-2013 VP of Tech, 2011 President, Botball YAC (2009-2013)
Mentor, Alcott and Whittier MS
So basically, the idea of the Contests is for teams to have small-scale tasks to work on regardless of whether a Botball season is happening, with BotPoints being awarded to the winners. The main requirement is that a Contest be related to STEM or Botball, and take a short time to complete (entries would have to be submitted within 1 week to 1 month of the Contest being announced, depending on the Contest).
Examples of Contest ideas that were thrown around are (1) Funny Botball-themed pictures, (2) ASCII art, and (3) programs to run in the simulator.
But, other ideas are welcome -- we are open to changing details.
-Jeremy Rand
Senior Programmer, Team SNARC (2012-2013), Norman Advanced (2010-2011), Norman HS (2008-2009), Norman North (2005-2007), Whittier MS (2003-2004)
2012-2013 VP of Tech, 2011 President, Botball YAC (2009-2013)
Mentor, Alcott and Whittier MS
I like that idea, do you know the approximate time we will start the contests? I also think we should be able to work separately, OR together. It depends on the contest and the person(s) idea on what to do for the contest.
We don't know yet either! We'd love to hear some ideas on this.
-Jeremy Rand
Senior Programmer, Team SNARC (2012-2013), Norman Advanced (2010-2011), Norman HS (2008-2009), Norman North (2005-2007), Whittier MS (2003-2004)
2012-2013 VP of Tech, 2011 President, Botball YAC (2009-2013)
Mentor, Alcott and Whittier MS
What are the requirements for a contests to be a "contest"? I would love to suggest some ideas.
Thanks!
~Harrison
Yeah, what kind of contests.
So basically, the idea of the Contests is for teams to have small-scale tasks to work on regardless of whether a Botball season is happening, with BotPoints being awarded to the winners. The main requirement is that a Contest be related to STEM or Botball, and take a short time to complete (entries would have to be submitted within 1 week to 1 month of the Contest being announced, depending on the Contest).
Examples of Contest ideas that were thrown around are (1) Funny Botball-themed pictures, (2) ASCII art, and (3) programs to run in the simulator.
But, other ideas are welcome -- we are open to changing details.
-Jeremy Rand
Senior Programmer, Team SNARC (2012-2013), Norman Advanced (2010-2011), Norman HS (2008-2009), Norman North (2005-2007), Whittier MS (2003-2004)
2012-2013 VP of Tech, 2011 President, Botball YAC (2009-2013)
Mentor, Alcott and Whittier MS
Sounds useful and engaging, hope to be involved.
I like that idea, do you know the approximate time we will start the contests? I also think we should be able to work separately, OR together. It depends on the contest and the person(s) idea on what to do for the contest.
Amanda
PDCMS
I would like the idea of mini programming contests(doesn't have to be robot related algorithms and theory problems could be interesting too)
I would like that idea too! There should also be contests for the best building designs!
Shout out to those builders out there ;).
Amanda
PDCMS
I would like that idea too! There should also be contests for the best building designs!
Shout out to those builders out there ;).
Amanda
PDCMS
I think that they could create some interesting one, finally, or maybe ask for some tips from do my paper cheap , as they had some similar projects.