Calculus, Algebra 3, and Computer Science teacher at Assets School. “Many high school robotics teams are built like small businesses, with different students focusing on different aspects of a robotics team,” Han expands. “There are robot engineers who are in charge of designing and building the robots; robot programmers who code the robots; business managers who actively look for funding opportunities for the team; and outreach projects managers who plan events and activities to reach out to local and national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) communities.” “Unlike a traditional sport where students are only needed during practices and competitions, robotics students are expected to be working 20-plus hours per week to complete team projects. A lot of our students actively write emails and mail letters “Robotics is one of many opportunities for our students to explore their interests and unleash their brilliant minds,” says Assets School Head of School Ryan Masa. “I’m proud of our students’ dedication to solving the multiple challenges that the robotics season presents them with – technical and others.” Robotics exposes students to a range of STEM and social skills. “Robotics projects can foster skills such as teamwork. Children learn to communicate, collaborate, and share ideas as they work together to build and program their robots. This collaboration can be applied in the workplace, where the ability to work as a team is essential. Additionally, this way of working also teaches them to appreciate and harness all their strengths to achieve common goals,” states Peter Han, the director of robotics and High School “Children learn to communicate, collaborate, and share ideas as they work together to build and program their robots.” 96 HAWAII PARENT September/October 2024 Students from Assets High School show off their technological creations at the 2024 Hawaiian Regional FIRST Robotics competition.
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