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The primary activities of ASSiST include:
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Supporting member robotics teams by providing 501c3 financial benefits, networking, and mentoring,
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STEM outreach to the greater Houston community through the volunteer hours of the member teams,
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Connecting with industry and the engineering community in order to increase involvment in STEM education initiatives.
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Connecting with local and state government representatives to promote STEM initiatives.
ASSiST Robotics stats for 2016-17:
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Total of 44 students
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2 FIRST Lego League teams (4th-9th grades)
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4 FIRST Tech Challenge teams (7th-12th grades)
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18 adult mentors
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Students learn: programming (ev3, java), computer aided design (Autodesk suite), engineering mechanical design, 3D printing, laser etching, routing, machine shop skills, teamwork, public speaking, project management, business management.
Community Outreach for 2016-17:
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CAD Workshops
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3D Printing Workshops
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Texas Libary Arts Convention
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Houston Maker Fair
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Comicpalooza
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Homeschool Expo
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and more
Industry Outreach for 2016-17:
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Jacobs Engineering
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UTC Aerospace - Take Your Child to Work Day
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NRG Block Party
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MATE ROVE Competition
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SpaceCom
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EOS 3D Manuf., Austin, TX
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and more
Gov't Rep Outreach for 2016-17:
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Pasadena City Council
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TX Rep Thompson
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Houston Mayor Turner
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and more
