In
June Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Ned Kiker attended E-Tech robotics at Middle
Tennessee State University (MTSU) just outside of Nashville. E-Tech robotics is a National Cadet Special
Activity (NCSA) that cadets must compete for to attend. The activity introduces cadets to several
aerospace and engineering disciplines by completing hands-on projects and
learning from professors whose work has garnered national and world-wide
notice. Most faculty are pilots in
addition to having a field of specialization. According
to Chief Kiker “we learned about robotics and how it has changed and helped the
world. We also learned how to fly and
build quad-copters using cardboard and balsa wood. We got to tour the campus and learn about the
technology programs that are offered at MTSU. I made many friends there, and I hope to go
next year as staff to help the new cadets learn what I leaned and have fun. Speaking of fun, the residence hall at MTSU
was perfectly laid out as an interior Nerf battle space. We set up teams and had colossal Nerf wars
once our work was done. It wasn't part
of the curriculum as such, but one of the best parts of CAP Summer Activities
is meeting up with youth from all over the country who have similar interests
to you. The people I have met through
CAP are some of the highest quality individuals I have ever met." Do you want to pursue careers in engineering technology? Are you interested in cutting-edge aerospace technologies? Are you considering becoming an engineer, but you’re unsure of your aptitude, or even what engineers do? If that sounds like you, then you should attend E-Tech robotics. |
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