Delta Overload robotics is a high school program that is year long. The Actualizing STEM Potential in the Mississippi delta (ASP) robotics program is aligned with A Framework for K12 Science Education (2012) emphasizing explicit integration of engineering practices and design-based solutions in science learning. Within this curriculum, students have designed models of levees in their examination of hurricane Katrina, designed models of bridges in their examination of the bridge collapse that occurred at Florida International University, and designed agricultural drones in response to the prominent agricultural industry in their local community. The pre-engineering curriculum is designed for students to participate as scientists when demonstrating science practices, learn science concepts and principles, and utilize the engineering design process to apply robotics to design solutions for relevant issues within their local community. We also conduct college readiness workshops with a focus on career counseling. We want to see our outstanding team succeed.
Each December Delta Overload invites the community to our annual STEM night showcase. At the STEM showcase, we demonstrate our robots that we have constructed during the pre-engineering fall curriculum. In December 2019, we worked on programming autonomous robots as it relates to the technology of autonomous vehicles. We also demonstrated our 2019 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition robot. In addition, we conduct an annual summer camp for grades 3-8. At this summer camp, we teach introductory courses in engineering design, electronics, CADD design, and computer programming. We are committed to teaching the younger generation about robotics and STEM. Below is a video regarding our 2018 STEM showcase.
Delta Overload participates in the annual Bayou Regional FRC Competition in New Orleans. The Bayou Regional competition host over 60 national and international teams. In 2019, our team placed in the top teams in the regional competition and advanced to the national competition in Houston. Below is one of our 2019 robotic matches at the international competition in Houston. Our team number is 6068.