Download Application Form:
Shocker Mindstorms Grant Application Fall 2007

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be currently teaching in an accredited Kansas school
• Applicant must enroll in and successfully complete the one-hour graduate-level course, CI 751B, Robotics in the Classroom, Fall 2007 (September 13, 14, 15)
• If you are a previous recipient of  robotics equipment through the WSU College of Education Robotics program please email  Karen.Reynolds@wichita.edu  to get additional information about eligibility.

 Amount of Award:
Successful applicants will receive the following (valued at over $300**):

• 1 LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit
• 1 license for programming software

**Equipment furnished through a grant from Spirit Aerosystems

Successful applicants may enroll in CI 752L, Robotics Projects, Fall 2007, for an additional one-hour of graduate credit. Additional work will be required for the course.

Commitments:

1. Successfully complete the one-hour course, CI 7521B, Robotics in the Classroom, Fall 2007, at Wichita State University
2. Form a robotics team of 4^th-8^th grade students at your school
3. Register and bring a team of students to compete at the 2008 Mindstorms Challenge on February 16, 2008. (A “professional” level team must have between 8-15 students; an “apprentice” team must have 5-10 students.  The team level determines the missions (and eligible prizes) for your team.

 Application requirements:
A complete application will include the following:

1. A completed grant application.
2. A letter (600 words or less) discussing why you want to establish a robotics team at your school
3. A letter of reference from your school principal or district-level administrator in support of your commitment to establish and coach a robotics team at your school

Mailed to:
Shocker Mindstorms Grant 2007
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, Box 131
Wichita, KS 67260-0131

or Fax to 316 978-3302
Attn:  Shocker Mindstorms Grant 2007

Important Dates:
Completed applications must be received on or before August 31, 2007. Award recipients will be notified by September 15, 2007.

If you have any questions or comments, please email Karen Reynolds at: karen.reynolds@wichita.edu or Tonya Witherspoon at tonya.witherspoon@wichita.edu

Download and print the grant application information above.