AET Today Newsletter
Academy of Emerging Technologies - Trevor Browne High School
Edition 4: February 10, 2024
Engineering Students are off to a Great New 2024!
Our SkillsUSA Officers hope you are enjoying our New Spring Season!
Read about:
- TGB Robotics Competitions VEX EXP and VEX V5 Robots, Read below why Jonathan is astonished!
- Over 300 students from surrounding Elementary Schools visit our Engineering Lab
- Valentines 3D Printed gifts, ranging $1-15, we will be in front of the cafeteria Lunch A & B on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please bring cash or we can deliver to your Classroom. Order Catalog
AET ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES
Teaching the Engineering Design Process while building robots.
Building a VEX EXP robot.
Completing the Defining Process - Building the prototype.
Jaylin and Alex perplex by the connection of a Gear.
Engineering students have been busy learning about safety while using tools and building robots. They utilized the Engineering Design Process, "Build a Prototype, Test, Compete and Optimize the Robot design." A feeling of accomplishment! Esdras a great soccer player and Joshua are proud as they move into the 2nd phase of the engineering design process. It's time to test out their prototype robot. Watch the Amazing learnings and teamwork occurring at TGB.
TGB First Round of VEX "EXP" Robot Competitions
VEX EXP Robot Pit
Teamwork at Best!
VEX EXP Robotic First Round Competition
TGB Engineering students show growth in leadership and teamwork skills.
There were so many students who owned the competition field. Everyone pitched in to get our robots and the playing field over to the gym. You can see Mustapha and Jordon helping assemble our EXP courts. So proud! We also thank Mr. Irigoyen, Ruth and Monica Lopez, Mr. Dan Perez, Jeremy Zimmerman, Andrew Seyller (Video), Anne Bradley, Ms. Leah Greene and our special guest ASU robotics program manager Ms. Elaine Michaud. Watch our Engineering Students in the Pits and in the Arena
TGB First Round of VEX "V5" Robot Competitions
Battle of the Bots!
TGB Engineering students battle to Move the "Tribals" Up and Over to their nets. You can see Jonathan looking on and pondering what his teammate should do next. Your engineering students are now ready for the Final Round which will take place 2/14 Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in Room 8013.
VEX V5 Robots battle to win!
Oscar and Orlando are being judged by ASU Elaine Michaud. Ms. Michaud shared she was very impressed by our students and stated "I want these kids at ASU." "They were cordial, helped me understand the game as I do First Robotics Competitions".
A Cyber student joins in watching the Robotic Competition.
Alexis and Desteny work intensely in our TGB Tech Hub!
TGB Final Round for our VEX "EXP" Contenders
Feb 8th: TGB VEX EXP Robotic Final Round a Success! - Our Winners
Last Week we completed the TGB EXP Robotic Finals. All 24 teams were victorious! We would like to acknowledge the winners! They will receive an award and gift card from Elevate Ed!
1st Place: Xavier Bustamante and Adan Ortiz Madrid
2nd Place: Miguel Martinez Mandujano and Angel G. Gonzalez-Schleichardt
3rd Place: Esdras Castillo and Joshua Cordova Robles
Growth Mindset Award: Alejandra Gonzalez Segovia and Saul Gomez Martinez
Photo of Winners coming soon!
Over 300 "8th Graders" from surrounding schools visit Engineering Lab.
Our Students hosted and provided a guided tour of key activities performed in our class.
Yaire Valdez, Jonathan Mendoza, Jonathan Lopez and Oscar Villalon introduced over 300 8th grade students to 3D printing and provided a sample of our battlebots.
Upcoming Events to watch for!
TGB VEX V5 Robot Finals! Come Watch Wed 2/14 4:00 p.m. 8013
Our final round will occur on Sweetheart Day at 4:00 p.m. Please join us and cheer on our teams. TGB has six VEX V5 teams. The winners will move on to the PXU Robotic Competitions on Friday Feb 16, 2024 at Cesar Chavez.
PXU VEX Robotic Competition - Cesar Chavez Campus - Feb. 16, Friday 9:00-1:00 p.m.
The Engineering students from Trevor Browne, Camelback, Central, Metro Tech, Cesar Chavez and South Mountain High Schools will be meeting on February 16, 2023 to compete. Wish your engineering students strength and courage. They will do great!
Students Visit NXP Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant
Students were at NXP Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant. Story in our next Edition!
AET NETWORKING & CYBER ACTIVITIES
Mr. Mika and his students enjoyed watching a Cyber Robotic Dog.
Cyber Networking Students enjoyed visiting the FBI cyber networking facility.
Engineering Students are Fundraising - Bring Cash - Buy Valentine Gifts for those you love!
TGB students will be in front of the cafeteria on Tuesday and Wednesday during Lunch A and Lunch B. Bring $1-15 dollars to buy a range of great Valentine Gifts.
TGB Tech Hub Catalog of Valentines
Best way to stay in touch is to email me at rdiaz@phoenixunion.org
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Ms. Diaz
TGB CTE Engineering Teacher