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Retriever Robotics: Howard Community College Presentation

RR reaches out to HCC

On Thursday, May 1st Retriever Robotics (RR) went to Howard Community College (HCC) to participate in Projects Day.  RR presented about VEX U and had the opportunity to talk to students about the...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 3:40 PM

AIChE Election, Monday May 5th

Run for a position in AIChE!

Hello UMBC AIChE,  On Monday, May 5, AIChE will be holding elections for next year's officers.  Officer positions include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior...

Posted: May 1, 2014, 8:30 PM

Retriever Robotics: US Science and Engineering Festival

Representing UMBC in DC!

On Saturday, April 26th, Retriever Robotics (RR) went to DC to represent UMBC at the US Science and Engineering Festival.  CWIT (Center for Women in Technology) and ASME (American Society of...

Posted: April 29, 2014, 11:27 PM

Retriever Robotics: Hexacopter Demonstration

Learning about robotics and environmental applications

During our last GBM, Retriever Robotics (RR) was given a presentation on hexacopters.  In particular, our member Stephen explained about his environmental application of the copter as a member of...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:09 AM

Retriever Robotics: At the FRC Competition!

Never forget where you came from

Retriever Robotics (RR) teamed up with Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies to attend the FRC competition as spectators.  FRC stands for FIRST Robotics Competition and is a robotics...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:03 AM