Dr. Cydale Smith, an expert in ion-matter interactions and nanoscale materials/device fabrication, has set up the account. "Through my interactions with the public schools here in Huntsville, I have developed a passion for providing students access to quality science education." His organization,
4SIGHT, INC., is dedicated to advocating for historically, under-represented minority students.
Huntsville, Alabama is known as Rocket City and the adopted home of Wernher von Braun, aerospace engineer and space architect. Half of the German Rocket program was stationed in Huntsville to help the U.S. win the Space Race in the 1960's. Currently, $30-50 billion goes through the city via government contracts.
"At 4 SIGHT INC, we have a community-based FIRST Robotics team with students from these low-income families known as the Cyberjaggz," says Dr. Smith. "Our robotics team is invited to the 2018 Rocket City Regional here. In order to participate, there is a huge financial bill that we cannot pay for on our own."
Smith says the GoFundMe page will help pay for parts, transportation, food, equipment, software, supplies, materials, and team spirit items. Donors will be continually updated on how the Cyberjaggz are doing throughout this process.
G says: The robotics project is really good stuff Tomi, my grand son, at eleven years old was introduced to his 1st robotics experience at a science camp this year and he loved it. Also, Edwin Fox has put together a coding class to begin this spring!
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very nicely written article. You have been blessed with a gift in expertly writing any subject. Thanks again.
F says: Have a nephew, Rodney McCloud teaches the same in Ozark, AL- between Dothan & Troy. I had a history in 2003 with the AirCard and didn’t know until 2007. No pay received.
ReplyDeleteG says: I thought you may find this interesting... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-us-government-brought-nazi-scientists-america-after-world-war-ii-180961110/
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