CLARKSVILLE, TN − As students grow older and technology advances, sparking an early interest in STEM fields is crucial – and Austin Peay State University’s new Robotics Camp is helping local middle and high school students ignite that passion.
The free summer camp was hosted from June 2-5 in the APSU GIS Center. Participants built and programmed their own robots, then used them to complete basic tasks.
Dr. Mike Wilson, the GIS Center’s director, and Dr. Md. Ali Haider, assistant professor of engineering technology, developed the concept for the program. Although the initial plan was for a robotics competition, the camp soon shifted to a learning-focused approach aimed at introducing students to the field…