This image shows a possible scenario that robots will navigate during the VEX Robotics Competition at WVU. This year's competition will be held Feb. 18-19. (Submitted photo/Vex Robotics Competition)
WHAT: The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will host the VEX Robotics Competition, challenging student teams to design, build, program and drive a robot with the goal of preparing them to become future innovators.
Winners have the potential to advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship in April.
WHO: More than 50 teams of middle and high school students from around the state and region
WHEN: February 18-19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Engineering Sciences Building Atrium, Evansdale campus
NOTES: Here is the schedule for the event WVU is hosting for the first time.
8 a.m. - Doors open, Entry inspections begin
9 a.m. - Qualification matches, Judging begins
Noon - Break
1 p.m. - Qualification matches resume
3 p.m. - Alliance selection
3:15 p.m. - Elimination tournament begins
4 p.m. - Closing ceremony and awards
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304-203-4002; julie.gruber@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
304-293-4135; paige.nesbit@mail.wvu.edu
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