Category Archives: Memphis Robotics

Programming Contest at UofM

Posted on February 15, 2011 by dkohn96

We’d like to invite you and students to participate in the 2011 Programming Challenge at the University of Memphis on Saturday April 30th, 2011. This event will be an opportunity for your students to learn about exciting technologies in computing. … Continue reading →

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US First Quick Build #2 at UofM

Posted on January 23, 2011 by dkohn96

Yesterday, the second part of the US First Quick Build was held at the University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering, Engineering Technology Department. The session finished with everyone having the base of the robot finished (frame, gearbox, wheels and … Continue reading →

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FRC Memphis Quick Build Session

Posted on January 19, 2011 by dkohn96

This past Saturday (Jan 15, 2011) the University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering, Engineering Technology Department held the first of two “Quick Build” Sessions for the Memphis area First Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. Students learned how to manage teams, … Continue reading →

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FRC 2011 LogoMotion Game Kick Off

Posted on January 9, 2011 by dkohn96

Yesterday, US First held its official kick off for the 2011 game “LogoMotion”. Thirteen teams in Memphis, along with thousands of others around the world, met to watch the official game kickoff. For more on US First in Memphis, goto

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US First in Memphis

Posted on January 5, 2011 by dkohn96

Since I started a new website for US First Robotics Competition participants in Memphis, I have sort of been neglecting this blog (SORRY), but if you want to find out the latest news for FRC in Memphis, goto http://memphisfirstteams.org/.

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Area Teams Do Well at B.E.S.T. Contest

Posted on December 3, 2010 by dkohn96

From: Three Memphis area teams competed in at the Crowley’s Ridge Best competition on Oct 30, 2010. According to the information I have received: 1st place – West Memphis Christian School 3rd place – Hillcrest High School 4th place – … Continue reading →

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E-Day a Huge Success

Posted on November 20, 2010 by dkohn96

Commercial Appeal Website Photo by Brandon Dill Commercial Appeal All part of the show at U of M open house, Collierville High School students Chelsea Chambers, 15 (second from left to right); Autumn Woods, 15; Emma Sedlacek, 15; Ashley Holler, … Continue reading →

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Extra Credit: Houston High Robotics

Posted on September 27, 2010 by dkohn96

By Kym Clark from: WMC_TV MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – Houston High school started the new school year with a brand new Scientific Research & Robotics course that has captured the imagination of students. The school calls it high tech tinkering, … Continue reading →

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Come and Build It With the Mid-South Makers

Posted on September 22, 2010 by dkohn96

From: I Love Memphis Blog Sep 21, 2010 By Kerry Crawford It’s Friday night, and the Christian Brothers University campus is dark, save for one room on the second floor of the engineering building. The classroom is completely packed with … Continue reading →

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SoutheastCon 2011 Robot Compeition Rules

Posted on September 16, 2010 by dkohn96

The rules for this years IEEE SoutheastCon Robot (Hardware) Competition have been posted. See: LINK. Both the University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University usually compete in this totally autonomous robot competition each year. This year the contest is to … Continue reading →

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