Previous Events

S.T.A.R Camp
Where: St. Cloud, MN
Hosted by: St. Cloud Technical and Community College

STAR stands for Students, Technology and Robots. During this camp, teams of students build remote-controlled robots, while learning about the manufacturing processes of Mechanical Design, Machine Tool Technology, Welding/Fabrication and Industrial Electronics while doing so. The camp culminates in a competition, where the teams will drive their robots through an obstacle course designed by the SCTCC instructors.

July 22-23, 2009
ROBO Storm Summer Camp
Where: East Grand Forks, MN
Hosted by: Northland Community & Technical College

Think of it as demolition derby combined with sumo wrestling but with robots instead of people. Twenty kids, grades 6 through 8, designed, programmed and built Lego robots during the second annual ROBO Storm Camp
Email Kirsten at Northland College to learn more.

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July 6-10, 2009
SEaM Camp
Where: Staples, MN
Hosted by: Central Lakes College

At this week-long camp, a record 43 students worked hands-on with electronics and robotics systems.  Competitions included a robot obstacle course, robot hockey, and a battlebot demolition derby.
Email Janet at Central Lakes College to learn more.

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June 22-25, 2009
Gateway Academy
Where: Bemidji, MN
Hosted by: Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College

Campers worked hands-on with technology while participating in a variety of fun activities, such as building solar cars and racing cardboard boats.
Email Karen at 360º to learn more.

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June 24-25, 2009
ROBO Storm Summer Camp
Where: Thief River Falls, MN
Hosted by: Northland Community & Technical College

This overnight camp gave students the opportunity to develop math and science skills and test their creativity using robotics technology.
View the press release or email Kirsten at Northland College to learn more.

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June 15-19, 2009
S.T.A.R. Camp
Where: St. Cloud, MN
Hosted by: St. Cloud Technical College

Campers were given the opportunity to explore robotics and electronics technology. They teamed up to build a robot that competed in an obstacle course race on the last day.
Email St. Cloud Tech to learn more. 

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May 4, 2009
Electronics Technology Fair
Where: Thief River Falls, MN
Hosted by: Northland Community & Technical College

Area middle school and high school students along with the general public viewed several student projects related to electronics and automation.
Email Kirsten at Northland to learn more.

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April 29 - May 1, 2009
Grand View Conference
Where: Brainerd, MN
Hosted by: Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association

Hear key representatives from industry, high schools, technical colleges and government agencies discuss how we can enhance technical education.
Email 360º to learn more, or click here to visit the MPMA Events page.

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April 25, 2009
Parade of Manufacturers
Where: St. Cloud, MN
Hosted by: Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association

St. Cloud area manufacturers opened their plants to the general public.  Students, parents, and teachers saw how products are made and learned about career opportunities.
Email St. Cloud Tech to learn more, or click here to view the brochure.

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April 14-15, 2009
Minnesota Project Lead the Way Teachers Conference
Where: Chaska, MN
Hosted by: Project Lead the Way

This Minnesota Project Lead the Way conference included breakout sessions with PLTW master teachers and PLTW experts along with plenty of time for networking with fellow teachers.
Click here to learn more.

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April 9, 2009
Tech Challenge
Where: Bemidji, MN
Hosted by: Bemidji State University

Area students were invited to showcase a project, compete in Technology Knowledge Bowl and CO2 car racing, or test their skills in one of four areas - carpentry, small engines, spontaneous engineering design, and robotics construction.
Email Karen at 360º to learn more.

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March 3, 2009
Love What You Do: Exploring Careers
Where: Bemidji, MN
Hosted by: Northwest Technical College and Bemidji State University

High school girls grades 9-12 were invited to learn about careers in model making, manufacturing engineering, environmental design, forestry, and others. 
Email Northwest Tech to learn more.

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October 23-25, 2008
National Dream It! Do It! Conference
Columbus, Indiana

360º Director, Karen White, learned about how regions throughout the United States have been using the Dream It! Do It! message to promote advanced manufacturing careers and education.
Learn more about Dream It! Do It! here.

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October 13, 2008
2008 Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management Conference
Where: St. Cloud, Minnesota

The 360º booth at the exhibit hall showcased our Seamless Career Pathway and also delivered brochures and other information about our distance delivery programs.
Email 360º to learn more.

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July 23-24, 2008
ROBO Storm Camp
Where: East Grand Forks, MN
Hosted by: Northland Community and Technical College

At this 2-day camp, middle school students got the opportunity to explore robotics, sensors, and engineering technology.
Email Northland College to learn more.

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July 15-16, 2008
Girls Exploring? Manufacturing, Technology, and Trades Camp
Where: Bemidji, MN
Hosted by: Northwest Technical College and Bemidji State University

At this 2-day camp, campers had fun with hands-on exploration of a number of career opportunities for women, such as model making, solar technology, carpentry, and global positioning system technology.
Email Northwest Tech to learn more.

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July 7-11, 2008
S.E.A.M. Camp
Where: Staples, MN
Hosted by: Central Lakes College

At this week-long, day camp, campers worked in teams designing and modifying battlebots for various events and contests.
Email Central Lakes College to learn more.

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June 18-22, 2007
S.T.A.R Camp
Where: St. Cloud, MN
Hosted by: St. Cloud Technical College

Campers were given the opportunity to explore robotics and electronics technology. As part of a team, they built a robot and competed in an obstacle course race on the last day.
Email 360º to learn more.