Findlay Townsend, Julia Beadle, Jacob Fazio, Tylor Harris, Elan Camaret, Frances Bailey, and Aiden Champion team up to compete at the 2019 SeaPerch Challenge.
Two teams from Seacoast Collegiate High School competed in a regional SeaPerch challenge at the University of West Florida.
On March 8, two teams from Seacoast Collegiate High School (SCHS) competed in a regional SeaPerch challenge at the University of West Florida. One of the teams ranked ninth out of 78 teams.
SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an in-school or out-of-school setting. Students build the ROV from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme.
The SeaPerch Program provides students with the opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science, and mathematics while building an underwater ROV as part of a science and engineering technology curriculum. Throughout the project, students will learn engineering concepts, problem solving, teamwork and technical applications.
Building a SeaPerch ROV teaches basic skills in ship and submarine design and encourages students to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean engineering principles. Students learn important engineering and design skills and are exposed to all the exciting careers that are possible in naval architecture and naval, ocean and marine engineering.
The competition allows students to learn by participating in challenging hands-on activities. During the process of building a SeaPerch, they follow an established curriculum to completely assemble the ROV, test it, and then participate in launching their vehicles.
Students are encouraged to compete in a culminating event, the SeaPerch Challenge. Events at the Challenge can include vehicle performance — maneuvering and recovery; innovative design; and engineering notebook submissions — selected oral presentations to judges.
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