Underwater Robotics
*THIS PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING BUT WILL RESUME IN FALL SEMESTER*
What is Underwater Robotics?
Utah Underwater Robotics (UUR) is an underwater robotics outreach program in Utah middle schools and elementary schools. The program provides students the opportunity to learn valuable concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through building tethered underwater robots (ROVs). BYU volunteers help the students construct their own ROVs, helping the students learn about basic circuits, buoyancy, simple robotics, material science, and innovation. In March there is a regional championship where students from local schools can compete against one another.
To learn more about Utah Underwater Robotics, visit utahrov.org.
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How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description: Volunteers help middle school students construct robots using electrical components.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are asked to assist at a school at least every other week. These visits will typically be an hour long. In addition, we have bi-monthly training meetings where we discuss how to assemble the robots, practice skills such as soldering, and share ideas and experiences with fellow volunteers.
Step 1:
To join us, please complete this online application. For questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the program directors at underwaterrobotics@byu.edu.
Step 2:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children.
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Executive Director and Program Director. A program only has one Executive Director, but multiple program directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
STEP 1:
Apply to become a leader by completing one of the application below.
It is such a cool opportunity to get to know these kids and help them throughout the competition. I loved seeing them begin to love the process of problem solving and learning to love science and technology.
Underwater Robotics is a fantastic program. It is great to be able to go into local schools and work with students on building their robots. Seeing the students at the end of year competition competing with their finished robots was awesome. I truly believe that Underwater Robotics volunteers are influential role models to the local students they interact with.