Afterschool Universe (astronomy program)
RoboGirl (introductory robotics program for elementary and middle school students)
Techbridge (engineering programs in a box ranging from green building design to surviving an earthquake disaster to designing amusement park rides)
VEX Robotics (middle school robotics team)
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Science in the Kitchen
CSI Forensic Detectives
Upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer opportunity #1: We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Techbridge programs in schools, after schools, and on weekends. There are 5 main Techbridge programs, with 4 activities within each program. Each Techbridge session would be approximately 1 to 2 hours. Training for this program is offered as a one-hour session per individual activity or a day-long training for the whole set. The 5 programs are:
- Make it Green
- Thrillbuilders
- Engineers to the Rescue
- Power it Up
- Design Time
Power it Up: Snap Circuits
Tuesday, November 15 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 16 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Engineers to the Rescue: Clean this Water (create a water filter to clean water for drinking)
Tuesday, November 29 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 30 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Thrillbuilders: Coaster Car (create a car powered by gravity)
Tuesday, December 13 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 14 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Power it Up: Snap Circuits
Tuesday, January 10 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 11 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Training sessions will be offered throughout the year and will be announced as they are scheduled.
Volunteer opportunity #2: We will be hosting a FIRST LEGO League robotics regional tournament on Saturday, January 21, 2012. There will be 12 teams from around Maryland participating, and we are looking for volunteers to help run this event. Volunteer positions include:
- Head Referee: The Head Referee will receive training from FLL on the game, missions and rules. He or she recruits and trains the referees and prepares them for the competition day.
- Referee: Referees are the ultimate decision makers when it comes to the competition rounds. They also keep the competition going by moving teams through the rounds with ease, smiles, and an understanding that this is tough on the children! Consistency is critical.
- Technical Director: This person understands the technical requirements for the event and is able to determine if the site can accommodate the tournament needs. He or she must get the necessary items and be able to fix any glitches that happen prior to and during the event.
- Registration and Information: As teams come in, coaches go to the registration table and sign in their team(s) and hand in, pick up and fill out any paperwork. Besides registering teams, recording payments and providing receipts, registration volunteers provide teams with event information and schedules, give directions, advice and answer questions as they arise.
- Timekeeper: This volunteer is indispensable in making sure teams know when to start and end. Teams also need to know how much time is left, which is usually a part of the Emcee’s play-by-play announcing. Teams have to know how much time is left in a round so they can determine which programs to use during that round.
- Field Manager: The field manager is the key to making all areas of the competition floor work together. The field manager also keeps in contact with the Pit, queuers, and the judging areas.
- Head Queuer and Queurers: The Head Queuer and Queurers help teams line up, or queue, prior to entering the competition area. Team queuing is key to keeping the event on schedule.
- Pit Runners: These volunteers bring teams from the Pit to the queue area prior to the competition rounds.
- Judge Assistant: The Judge Advisor is responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing all judges.
Please contact Su Kim at skim@gscm.org or 410-358-9711 x265 if you are interested in volunteering.
