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Secondary Robotics InitiativeSecondary Robotics InitiativeWhat Is SRI?The Secondary Robotics Initiative (SRI) is the largest urban research based middle and high school robotics program in the county. It serves as a science, technology, engineering, and (mathematics, STEM) multidisciplinary learning vehicle for 6th-12th grade students. Students are engaged in STEM challenges, competitions, tournaments, symposiums and institutes throughout the year. Schools are paired with industry and university professionals to introduce them to state of the art technological projects and concepts. SRI serves over 450 underrepresented students yearly. SRI CONTACTS: Kendrick Davis, GEAR UP Robotics Coordinator
Participating Elementary/Middle SchoolsAlexander Adaire ElementaryAndrew Hamilton Elementary Anna H. Shaw Middle Austin Meehan MiddleBache-Martin ElementaryBergen Arts and Science Charter (NJ) Bishop Guilfoyle Roman Catholic (NJ) C. C. A. Baldi MiddleCedarbrook Middle (PA)Charles R. Drew ElementaryCommonwealth Connections Academy (PA) Dimner Beeber MiddleEdward Heston Academics Plus ElementaryEisenhower Science & Tech Middle (PA)Elkins Park Middle (PA) F.D. Roosevelt Middle (PA)Feltonville Arts & Sciences Elementary Frederick Douglass Elementary G & Hunting Park Academy General Harry LaBrum MiddleGilbert Spruance Elementary Glen Landing Middle (NJ) Henry R. Edmunds Elementary Hill-Freedman Middle James Rhoads ElementaryJohn B. Stetson Middle John P. Turner Middle John Paul Jones MiddleJohn S. Jenks Elementary Joseph C. Ferguson Elementary Joseph Greenberg Elementary Joseph Leidy Elementary Julia DeBurgos Elementary Julia Masterman MiddleJuniata Park Academy Louis H. Farrell ElementaryMartha Washington Academics Plus Elementary Math, Civics & Sciences CharterMiddle Years Alternative Morton McMichael Elementary Olney ElementaryOverbrook Educational CenterPitman Middle (NJ) Ridley Middle (PA)Robert E. Lamberton Elementary Roberto Clemente Middle Saint John the Evangelist (PA)Salvation Army Learning Zone (PA)Stephen Decatur ElementaryThurgood Marshall Elementary Warren G. Harding MiddleWilliam Meredith ElementaryWoodrow Wilson MiddleZucker Middle (SC) SRI Program LinksPhiladelphia FIRST LEGO LeagueGreater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge - **ARCHIVEMATE Pennsylvania Regional ROV Challenge
Participating High SchoolsAbraham Lincoln HighBenjamin Franklin HighCentral HighCentral Jersey College Prep Charter (NJ) Creative and Performing Arts HighDelcastle Technical High (DE)Dundalk High (MD) Edison / Fareira High Franklin InstituteFranklin Towne CharterFriendly High (MD)George Washington HighGeorge Washington Carver Engineering & Science HighHigh School of the Future High Technology High (NJ)Hope CharterJohn Bartram High Marine Academy of Technology (NJ)Merion Mercy AcademyMoorestown Friends (NJ)Moorestown High (NJ)Murrell Dobbins CTE High Northeast High North Penn High (PA) Overbrook HighPaul Robeson Human Services HighPaul VI High (NJ)Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Richard Montgomery High (SC)Roberts Vaux HighSamuel Fels HighSciTech High (PA)Souderton High (PA) Strawberry Mansion High Swenson Arts and Technology High Thomas Edison/Fareira HighUniversity City High Upper Moreland High (PA) West Philadelphia High William Penn HighWoodbury Junior & Senior High (NJ)World Communications Charter SRI News and Updates::: SPECIAL MOVIE FEATURE ::: Central High School Robotics TeamCreated by: Kevin Mai (11th Grade) Northeast High School Robotics and Tony Danza! Pictured (l-r): Ashleigh Niemiec (robot manager), Michael Behr (computer manager), "BOB" (robot), and Tony Danza (actor) Link to video of Tony Danza and Northeast's Robot, "BOB" (Best of Best)! EDUCATION > S.T.E.M. The Pennsylvania STEM Initiative is a statewide partnership dedicated to preparing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for global competitiveness through a statewide strategy of enhanced science, technology engineering and mathematics education and career development opportunities for Pennsylvania students and communities. This strategy is executed by the statewide STEM Initiative in cooperation with five regional STEM Networks across Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.pasteminitiative.org/ |
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