Transcript Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge

7th
Annual
Greater Philadelphia
2012 Sea Perch Challenge
March 24, 2012
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Program Goals
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Increase student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,
(STEM)
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Increase awareness of Naval Engineering and Naval Architecture as career
fields
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Help prepare students for college level work
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Provide students with opportunities to:
– work in a collaborative environment
– experience a major university campus
– participate in a realistic business and technical scenario
– interface with industry, academia and government engineers
Providing a fun, educational and challenging way for
students to get excited about math, science and
engineering
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Partnerships
Sponsors
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Overview
Carderock Division Sites
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia
- located at Philadelphia Navy Base
- about 1200 Engineers and Scientists
- approx $1B in facilities, many unique
-To request a tour for future engineering students,
contact Chris Hatch at:
[email protected]
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Information
What is provided?
1. Two complete SeaPerch kits including batteries (no cost to teams)
2. Tool kits will be provided to schools with a need (based upon availability)
3. Underwater Video cameras loaned to teams
4. Online construction manual, parts lists, lesson plans, and other resources via web and
social media sites
5. Access to Learning Modules and Videos
– Hydrodynamics
– Propulsion Systems
– Control Systems
– Stability
– ROVs in the navy
6. Construction training for new advisors and mentors
7. A naval engineer mentor to visit your team and provide support; Drexel “Near Peer “
engineering students to assist with support;
8. A SeaPerch T-Shirt & Pendant; Winning teams get trophies
9. A navy contract award to the overall winners in the amount of $100.00 cash
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What’s new for 2012?
• Oral Presentation Format and Location
– Teams will conduct their oral presentation primarily from poster displays set up in
the hall of the Drexel Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC)
– Electronic media, physical models, additional posters, or other items can be used
to supplement the poster
– Teams are encouraged to walk around and view/discuss presentations with other
teams
– The Oral Presentation rubric for high school or middle school will remain
unchanged
– Bonus points may be awarded by the judges based on the technical merits of the
SeaPerch design and/or supplemental items
– Students will give a 10 minute presentation to the panel and be asked a
series of follow up question by the judges
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What’s new for 2012? (cont)
• A new local website for getting Sea Perch challenge information
www.phillyseaperch.org
• Spirit & Sportsmanship will be a stand alone category this year (not included in overall
winner)
SEAPERCH
JEOPARDY
• Scoring tabulation improvements to avoid long wait times at the end of the competition
• Teams will now receive a Team Score Summary sheet with comments for each of the
weighted categories
• Technical Program
– Salvage Operation Lift Bags
• The Overall Winning HS and MS teams will participate in American Society of Naval
engineers, (ASNE), Electric Machine Technology Symposium (EMTS), at the
Independence Seaport Museum (ISM)
• SeaPerch “Jeoperchy “ Challenge
– Challenge a students knowledge of the engineering principles behind the Sea Perch
– Assist with learning competition rules
– Available on the phillyseaperch.org
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Web Resources & Social Media
– Local SeaPerch News and Information
www.phillyseaperch.org;
– National SeaPerch News and Information
www.seaperch.org
– Face Book, Samantha SeaPerch Wall at
http://www.facebook.com/people/SamanthaSeaPerch/100001678474453
– Face Book Fan Page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greater-PhiladelphiaSeaperch/16643136003.
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Expectations During the Design and Build Phase
(Approximately January thru March)
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Practice in a pool or large tank is critical to successful competition performance
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Use the SeaPerch construction manual and other web resource links
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Access the Learning Modules available on www.phillyseaperch.org site
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Check the resource sites often for competition updates
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Teach the engineering principles using the online resources as guidance
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Work with a mentor
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Direct technical or competition questions to your assigned mentor
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Complete all aspects of the competition (e.g. design notebook, oral
presentation and physical challenge)
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What does a mentor provide?
• Mentors act as your liaison to the SeaPerch team to:
– answer your questions
– resolve any issues with the committee
• Provide guidance to your SeaPerch team:
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engineering principles (i.e. propulsion, buoyancy, etc.)
kit construction
presentation skills and notebook organization
competition rules and expectations
• Mentors talk to students about:
– their job as an engineer
– STEM education
– how science and math are used in engineering
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Sea Perch Modifications and
Innovations
• Teams are encouraged to experiment with design
changes to their Sea Perch
• Permitted to spend up to $20 on modifications
– Additional thrusters or larger motors to existing thrusters are prohibited
– Receipts are required for additional material (or proof of value) and
may need to be presented at compliance checks
– Reallocation of original kit parts is permissible and not part of $20
budget
Only 1 Design can be entered and used in
the competition
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Competition Day
Saturday, 24 March 2012
(competition is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
• Arrive between 8:00 and 8:45 at registration desk **
• 2 members only reports to SeaPerch Compliance Stations 1 and 2
with the ROV
– ensures ROV is sea worthy and safe
– no loose parts, no frayed or exposed electrical wires, no sharp
edges, no additional propellers used, etc
• Keep team together in bleachers
• Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase at intermission
**You should allow 30 minutes additional travel time; all teams
need to register, pass compliance and be at the Opening
Ceremony at the Gymnasium by 9:00
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Competition Overview/Q&A
• Competitions separated by grade:
 Grades 6-8
 Grades 9-12
• 3 Competition Categories in 2012
 Vehicle Performance (2 rounds)
 Team Presentation (includes Innovative Design)
 Design Notebook ( Due March 9, 2012)
• Spirit & Sportsmanship Awards
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Cameras
Cameras will be
supplied at the pool
station.
Teams will simply
mount the camera
to the Sea Perch
when your team
reports to the pool
deck to compete.
Special Cash Awards
 ASNE-DV Engineering Process Award
 ASNE-DV $100.00 Cash Contract Award
 Atlantic Rangers “Against All Odds” award
Please read complete rules and instructions posted on
phillyseaperch.org website
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Teamwork Summary Notebook Category
• Document team process and accomplishments including:
– Challenges
– Teamwork
– Working thru problems
– Lessons Learned
– Included technical work (e.g. drawings, calculations, etc)
– Processes used (e.g. trial and error, build, test, optimize, etc)
– Don’t forget Naval Engineering
• Up to 20 page report using guidelines provided
Notebooks should be submitted electronically
Due: March 9, 2012.
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Vehicle Performance Category Round 1
Round 1: Maneuver submerged obstacle course through a
series of hoops
- Similar for MS and HS
- HS obstacle course more challenging angles
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Vehicle Performance Category Round 2
• Vehicle Performance Round 2: Complete the Mission
– This Year’s National Competition Mission: Underwater Salvage
• (5) x 5 gallon bucket “lift bags” will be inverted at the bottom of the pool
• Each bucket will have a series of holes drilled in their bottoms to prevent air from
collecting
• Each Bucket will have different size weights attached to the handles and enough
buoyancy to stand as shown
• Supply of flotation rings provided for each lane (other means encouraged)
Goal: float the lift bag (bucket) to the surface and move horizontally to edge of
the pool
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Mission may be modified slightly for the regional round
Vehicle Performance Category
Round 2
Vehicle Performance Round 2: Complete the Mission
Top Level Requirement Summary:
• No additional materials shall be transported down the tether (e.g. air hose)
• No chemicals or loose materials shall be introduced into the pool
• All modifications must be safe for other vehicles and for pool divers
• All modifications must comply with the cost limitation of the competition
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Team Presentation Category
 Team is a simulated company
trying to convince clients (judges)
that they have designed and built
the best product
 Seeking navy contract award for
their SeaPerch design
 Describe company overview,
product overview, design overview,
roles and responsibilities of team
members, etc
 Focus on Naval Engineering
 Use PowerPoint and/or other visual
aids
 Highlight innovation and creative
thinking
 All team members should
participate in oral presentation
 Refer to complete rules and
instructions provided on the
website
 Highlight innovation and creative
thinking
30% to 50% of score is based upon “Innovative Design”
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Team Spirit and Sportsmanship Award
• The experience is about more than winning
• Teams sit together in bleachers
• Use flags, signs, mascots, cheers, etc to show your team spirit
• Demonstrate your willingness to help other teams; cheers for your
team and applause for your opponents team
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Showing Spirit is encouraged but,
please do not bring
Drums of any kind
Plastic Bottle with beads etc.
Horns/Fog Horns
into the pool area
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Awards
• Team trophies awarded for 1st , 2nd and 3rd prize, 4th place receives
honorable mention and a plaque (separate high school and middle school)
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Vehicle Performance
Team Presentation
Design Notebook
Team Spirit
• Overall performance trophy awarded to 1 high school and 1 middle school
team based upon composite scores (Performance, Presentation &
Notebook)
• Atlantic Rangers “Against All Odds” award
• $100 contract award to best high school and middle school design (based
upon innovative design)
• Engineering Process
 2 $100 awards to best high school and middle school engineering
process (best utilizes sound engineering principles and approach)
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Thank you teachers, advisors and mentors!!
Lots of effort and resources go into the planning and execution of this program
– but it is the teacher/advisor and mentors that really makes the difference!!
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SeaPerch 2012 Questions?
SeaPerch Program
Chair-Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD Engineer
(215) 897-7639 email: [email protected]
Director of Out Reach and Development
Joanne Ferroni, Drexel University
(215) 895-2288 email: [email protected]
Director of Recruitment. Special Projects
Amy Campbell, Drexel University
(215) 895-6658 email: [email protected]
Technical Assistance, Mentoring and Training
Technical Chair - Bob Valtos, NSWCCD Engineer
(215) 897-8591 email: [email protected]
Mentor Chair, Jeff Merlino, NSWCCD Engineer
(215) 897- 7289 email: [email protected]
Program Assistant and General Assistance
Kathleen McGinnis, AMSEC, LLC
(215) 897-8833 email: [email protected]
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