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The Northern Arizona University Center for Science Teaching and Learning<\/a> collaborated\nwith a number of STEM partners to bring a battle of the \u2018bots to campus this\nmonth for the Lunar Legacy Invitational. The event showcases three robotics\nchallenge competitions with teams of students from throughout the world in a\ncelebration of STEM education and the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of the Apollo\nMoon Landing. Competitions will take place July 19-20 in the University Fieldhouse.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Competing students will earn individual team rewards as well as support and learn from peers and opponents by watching other challenges. In addition to competing in the robotics challenges, teams will participate in field trips and events that highlight Flagstaff\u2019s history with NASA and planetary science. Members of the public can join the fun at no cost by cheering on teams and robots at the following competitions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Apollo Next Giant\nLeap Student Challenge (ANGLeS): Lunar Lander<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This introductory STEM challenge is for teams of two to five\nstudents in grades 5-12. Teams must complete a NASA challenge of recreating the\nApollo 11 moon landing using drones and robots. The challenge objectives are to\nsuccessfully build and land a replica lunar module in a designated zone on the\nlunar surface, then use a programmed LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Lunar Rover to explore\nand complete a series of tasks on the moon\u2019s surface. Visit the ANGLeS challenge web page<\/a> for\nmore details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FIRST LEGO League\n(FLL): Into Orbit <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this challenge, teams of up to 10 students ages 9-14 are\ntasked with finding a solution to a real-world problem such as recycling or\nfood safety. They also must design, build and program a robot using LEGO\nMindstorms technology. Teams then compete with their robots in space-themed\nchallenges on a table-top playing field. Visit the FIRST LEGO League challenge\nweb page<\/a> for more details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FIRST Tech Challenge\n(FTC): Rover Ruckus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a challenge sponsored by Qualcomm Incorporated, teams of\nup to 15 middle and high school students complete trials on a 12- by 12-foot\nfield made of soft foam mat enclosed by 12-inch high walls. Teams compete for\nthe highest scores using robots to descend to and navigate the playing field to\ncollect, sort and score minerals. Students of all skill levels are welcome to\nparticipate in FIRST challenges. Visit the FIRST Tech Challenge web page<\/a>\nfor more details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about the Lunar Legacy Invitational or\nto learn how to support STEM efforts, visit the event web page<\/a> or contact the Center\nfor Science Teaching and Learning at cstl@nau.edu<\/a>\nor (928) 523-7160. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"