North Dakota Signature Presented by Bifrost - A VEX Robotics Signature Event
Schedule
Fri Nov 01 2024 at 08:30 am to Sat Nov 02 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
243 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks, ND, United States, North Dakota 58202 | Grand Forks, ND
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This fall, the greatest two minutes in competitive robotics is coming to Grand Forks, North Dakota!This VEX Robotics competition features 250 teams, competing in the 2024-2025 V5RC Challenge: High Stakes. As an early-season Signature Event, this tournament is a magnet for highly skilled and talented VEX Robotics teams. The student competitors dedicate hundreds of hours to engineering and refining their robot designs in preparation for this event.
During your stay, check out the indoor water park at the attached Canad Inns Destination Centre. Come for the competition and learn more about the educational opportunities offered at the University of North Dakota!
This event is presented by Bifrost and hosted by the College of Engineering Mines at the University of North Dakota.
For more event information, visit RobotEvents.com.
The UND College of Engineering & Mines is pleased to announce it will host the North Dakota Signature, a VEX Robotics Signature Event, presented by Bifrost Manufacturing, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the Alerus Center.
VEX Robotics competitions are the largest and fastest growing middle school and high school robotics program globally, with more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries playing in over 1,700 competitions worldwide.
Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game. Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, build innovative robots and compete year-round. In its inaugural year, the North Dakota Signature, presented by Bifrost Manufacturing, is anticipated to bring in 250 teams comprised of 1,500 students.
“We at Bifrost are excited to be a part of this event,” said Killian Erickson, founder & CEO of Bifrost Manufacturing. “It’s a great opportunity to bring bright young minds together to build valuable skills, further advancing the future of STEM fields and giving students a chance to excel. Members of our team have participated in various STEM competitions through high school and college, experiences which are invaluable for us and them.”
UND President Andy Armacost said he is delighted the University has the opportunity to host the event in Grand Forks, both for its entertaining robotics challenges, and the inspiration the event can instill in the minds of young people.
“We are thrilled to co-sponsor this major event with VEX Robotics,” he said. “This tournament will inspire many students to consider future studies in robotics, engineering, and science. We will show them what is possible when imagination and a sense of discovery come together to unleash incredible creativity.”
According to VEXrobotics.com, “VEX competitions are a great way to expose students to valuable soft skills like communication, collaboration, and time-management in a fun and authentic way. The VEX Robotics competition prepares students to become future innovators with 95% of participants reporting an increased interest in STEM subject areas and pursuing STEM-related careers.”
The North Dakota Signature is set to be a boon to the Grand Forks community. According to Alerus Center data, similar robotics competitions held there in recent years have brought in nearly $1 million in economic impact per event.
Members of the community are welcome to come out to the Alerus Center on Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to cheer on competitors and experience the excitement of VEX Robotics first-hand.
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Where is it happening?
243 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks, ND, United States, North Dakota 58202Event Location & Nearby Stays:
