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Robots the Make a Difference

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ORGANIZATION: Innovators for Purpose

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Seeking Robotics Lab assistant to Support Instructor

  • Experience in Robotics (FIRST Competitions or similar)
  • Experience using Arduino and Arduino IDE, programming in C
  • Experience using Scratch or similar graphical programming methods
  • Proficiency in Mac and PC Operating Systems.
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
iFp Robotics @ CPL uses a human-centered approach to the world of robotics. Students (middle & high school) start with questions such as "How Might We Use Robotics to Extend the Capabilities of People with Disabilities?" A substantial amount of course time is spent meeting people with disabilities and participating in exercises to develop an understanding of and empathy for the challenges that they face. Current focus is on motor / physical disabilities. Lessons introduce advanced wheel chairs and exoskeleton systems that let paraplegic people elevate themselves to a standing height (either by lifting the chair or straightening/stabilizing their legs). To facilitate prototyping when standard robots kits do not provide suitable components students are introduced to 3D design and fabrication.

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About Innovators for Purpose

Location:

250 Main St #425475, Cambridge, MA 02142, US

Mission Statement

InnovatorsforPurpose (iFp) prepares high-potential diverse young people for the 21st century workplace by providing opportunities for students to work on real projects for real customers as well as experiential learning opportunities that develop marketable skills, increase access to postsecondary education and achieve economic mobility.

Description

iFp is organized as a youth creative services agency and experiential STEM learning organization. Our youth creative services helps clients share their stories in unique ways. Under the guidance of professionals, students use design thinking and creative problem solving strategies as well as graphic design, multimedia production and web technologies to bring stories to life. Clients receive novel youth-inspired solutions, while simultaneously helping young people gain valuable hard and soft skills positioning them to standout on college applications, internships and career advancing opportunities.

iFp Creative Services projects have helped the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority showcase the City’s transformation from an industrial powerhouse into a biotech and tech mecca as well as highlighted MIT’s fabled "Genius" at 700 Main Street to the City’s many visitors, workers and residents.

iFp is based in Cambridge.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue Oct 30, 2018 - Tue Dec 11, 2018
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM

WHERE

449 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02138

(42.374123,-71.11072)
 

DATE POSTED

October 29, 2018

SKILLS

  • Robotics
  • Macintosh Platform
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • 3 hours per week on Tuesdays

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