{"388531":{"#nid":"388531","#data":{"type":"event","title":"National Robotics Week Open House and Tours","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe sixth annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/index.php\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held April 4-12, 2015. Georgia Tech\u2019s open house will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the launch of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nationalroboticsweek.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E in 2010, Georgia Tech has participated annually in the event by sponsoring an open house and conducting lab tours and demonstrations for middle school and high school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), our 2015 event promises to be even bigger and better than last year!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EDate \u0026amp; Location\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWednesday, April 8, 2015\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAll participants in the morning tours should check in at the registration area, which is located at 801 Atlantic Dr. in front of the College of Computing Building (CCB). (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/801+Atlantic+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30332\/@33.7767811,-84.3962829,625m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f5048a69ee65c3:0xae48a5d0e500a83d!2m2!1d-84.3973296!2d33.7773412\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EView map\u003C\/a\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn case of rain, the registration area will be moved to the Klaus Building Atrium on the first floor. Klaus is adjacent to the CCB Building. (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/266+Ferst+Dr,+Atlanta,+GA+30313\/@33.7767811,-84.3962829,625m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f50461dd6062f3:0x120f76d2b5da1f33!2m2!1d-84.3959118!2d33.7769208\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EView map\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck in for the afternoon tours is in the Klaus Building Atrium, regardless of weather.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ESchedule\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStudents attending both the morning and afternoon sessions will tour different robotics labs; the sessions are not duplicates.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Outside College of Computing (CCB) Bldg. on Atlantic Dr.\u2014Klaus Atrium in case of rain)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9:30 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Morning Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E 11:45\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lunch\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Klaus Atrium)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E 12:45 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Klaus Atrium)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E 1:00 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Afternoon Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E 3:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Event Concludes\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERegistration Details\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPLEASE NOTE:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegistration is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form early to ensure your student or student group can be accommodated.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen registration has reached the maximum number of attendees, the registration form will be turned off. At that time, you are welcome to contact us by email at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=NRW%20Release%20Forms\u0022\u003EIRIM@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to be placed on our waiting list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWe are unable to accommodate students enrolled in pre-K or K-5 programs, or children who have not yet reached pre-K age.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Please email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=NRW%20Event%20Registration\u0022 data-cke-saved-href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=NRW%20Event%20Registration\u0022\u003EIRIM@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to register. GT guests do not need to complete the registration form below; however, they will need to complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-cke-saved-href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ein\u0026nbsp;advance\u0026nbsp;or at the event.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERequired Consent Forms\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo attend the event, each student must have a parent or legal guardian complete a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/parental-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EParental Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to liability, and a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to the use of photographs and video footage taken during the event. Chaperones should also complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. These forms may be collected, scanned, and emailed in one file to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=NRW%20Release%20Forms\u0022\u003EIRIM@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;prior to the event, or the primary point of contact may present paper copies of the signed forms during check in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EEvent Parking\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonal vehicles should park in a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus visitor\u2019s lot\u003C\/a\u003E. The two closest locations are the Area 4 Lot, located at the intersection of Ferst Dr. and State St., and the Area 5 Lot (W23\u0026nbsp;Deck), located on State St., close to the intersection of 10th\u0026nbsp;St. Buses \u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EPersonal Vehicle Parking Fees\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 4 Lot fee rate is\u0026nbsp;$2.00 per hour, payable in advance by cash or card.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 5 Lot fee rate varies by total hours parked, from $1.50 for up to one hour to $15.00 for six\u201324 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore information about visitor parking is available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Parking \u0026amp; Transportation Services website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EBus Parking Details\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no charge to park buses in the designated area on Tech Parkway NW. Buses should plan to drop students off at the\u0026nbsp;intersection of\u0026nbsp;Ferst\u0026nbsp;Dr. and Atlantic Dr. where signs will be posted directing them to the nearby check-in location. Afterwards, bus drivers who elect to remain on campus \u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAttire\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of whether you are signing up for just one or both tour sessions, walking outdoors is a necessary component of this event. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, which in Atlanta during spring may change with little advanced warning. Transportation will be provided to some of the more remote tour locations on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ELunch\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELunch will be held in the Klaus Advanced Computing Building atrium. Students have the option of bringing a brown bag lunch or visiting the Georgia Tech student center to purchase a lunch. The student center offers a full-range of items in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/foodcourt.xhtml\u0022\u003Efood court\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as additional options in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/commons.xhtml\u0022\u003Ecommons area\u003C\/a\u003E, and is located\u0026nbsp;less than a three minute walk from Klaus. Beverages will be provided to all students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/team\/faculty\/christensen\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHenrik Christensen\u003C\/a\u003E, KUKA Chair of Robotics and the executive director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), and Paul Schmitt, Systems Engineering Programs Manager for iRobot Corporation,\u0026nbsp;will address participants during lunch. Our graduate students who are conducting robot demonstrations will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about their research projects. Also, representatives from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/future\/connectingk12\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege of Computing\u2019s Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community\u003C\/a\u003E will be in attendance to answer questions about college admissions and program requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAdditional Questions\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have questions that are not answered on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/outreach\/NRW\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eevent page\u003C\/a\u003E or in the additional details provided during the registration process, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=National%20Robotics%20Week%202014%20Inquiry\u0022\u003EIRIM@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe sixth annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/index.php\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held April 4-12, 2015. 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