Tomorrow - RSS Women in Robotics and AMC Solar Prize info session
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Two events coming up TOMORROW:
Inclusion@RSS2021 with a Women in Robotics event on Tuesday 7/13 at 11:00-12:00 ET/ 8:00-9:00 PT at https://roboticsconference.org
Solar Prize Round 5 Informational Webinar on July 13 at 3 p.m. ET and submit an application by Oct. 5, 2021, to be considered for this next round of competition.
JULY:
Boston Dynamics Spot: Training Bootcamp July 12-16 Apply Here: http://mechlabs.io/spot Get hands-on with Spot in a project based program, no lectures to get in the way of learning by doing. Join us virtually or in-person. https://youtu.be/zXMuZZtrSRI
SVR Accelerator Weekly Meetings restart at 5pm on Thursday July 15
Build & Program a Robot Arm in a Weekend Jul 17-18
https://circuitlaunch.corsizio.com/c/60a58618580b10e959b42572
Online Robotics Job Fair at 7pm on Wednesday July 21 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-robotics-job-fair-tickets-104585977474
Next newsletter I'll try to include a six month calendar for SVR.
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Calling All Bright, Creative Innovators to Round 5 of the American-Made Solar Prize
We’re excited to announce that Round 5 of the American-Made Solar Prize has commenced, and we are welcoming innovators to compete! Round 5 features a two-track structure, which invites both hardware and software technologies to compete separately and allows for more solar innovation than ever before. Competitors have access to a diverse and powerful support network—including us—that will help them solve pressing technology challenges, forge connections, and advance potentially game-changing ideas and innovations.
Are you interested in having an impact on the future of solar energy? Learn more at the Solar Prize Round 5 Informational Webinar on July 13 at 3 p.m. ET and apply by Oct. 5.
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