{"486541":{"#nid":"486541","#data":{"type":"event","title":"National Robotics Week Open House and Tours","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe seventh annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/index.php\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held\u0026nbsp;April 2-10, 2016. Georgia Tech\u2019s open house will be held on Friday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the launch of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nationalroboticsweek.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E in 2010, Georgia Tech has participated annually in the event by sponsoring an open house and conducting lab tours and robot demonstrations for middle and high school students and other members of the community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), our 2016 event promises to be even more exciting than last year, including demos of new robots that have not been featured in previous years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EDate \u0026amp; Location\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday, April 1, 2016\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAll participants in the morning tours should check in at the registration area, which is located at 801 Atlantic Dr. in front of the College of Computing Building (CCB). (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/801+Atlantic+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30332\/@33.7767811,-84.3962829,625m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f5048a69ee65c3:0xae48a5d0e500a83d!2m2!1d-84.3973296!2d33.7773412\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EView map\u003C\/a\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the case of rain, the registration area will be moved to the Marcus Nanotechnology Building Atrium. Marcus is located within walking distance of CCB at 345 Ferst Drive. (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7789295,-84.4007165,735m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!2m2!1d-84.3984252!2d33.7788634\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EView map)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck-in for the afternoon tours is in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building Atrium, regardless of weather.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ESchedule\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGuests attending both the morning and afternoon sessions will tour different robotics labs; the sessions are not duplicates.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Outside College of Computing (CCB) Bldg. on Atlantic Dr.\u2014Marcus Nanotechnology Building Atrium in the case of rain)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9:30 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Morning Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E11:45\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lunch\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building, Rooms 1116-1118\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E12:45 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building Atrium\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1:00 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Afternoon Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E3:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Event Concludes\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERegistration Details\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPLEASE NOTE:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegistration is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form early to ensure you, your student or student group can be accommodated.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen registration has reached the maximum number of attendees, the registration form will be turned off. At that time, you are welcome to contact us by email at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to be placed on our waiting list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWe are unable to accommodate students enrolled in pre-K or K-5 programs or children who have not yet reached pre-K age.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech faculty, staff, and students\u2014as well as adult members of the community\u2014 are welcome to attend. Please email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to register. GT guests do not need to complete the registration form below; however, they will need to complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-cke-saved-href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ein\u0026nbsp;advance\u0026nbsp;or at the event.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERequired Consent Forms\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo attend the event, each student must have a parent or legal guardian complete a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/parental-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EParental Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to liability, and a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to the use of photographs and video footage taken during the event. Chaperones should also complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. These forms may be collected, scanned, and emailed in one file to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;prior to the event, or the primary point of contact may present paper copies of the signed forms during check in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EEvent Parking\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonal vehicles should park in a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus visitor\u2019s lot\u003C\/a\u003E. The two closest locations are the Area 4 Lot, located at the intersection of Ferst Dr. and State St., and the Area 5 Lot (W23\u0026nbsp;Deck), located on State St., close to the intersection of 10th\u0026nbsp;St. Buses \u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EPersonal Vehicle Parking Fees\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 4 Lot fee rate is\u0026nbsp;$2.00 per hour, payable in advance by cash or card.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 5 Lot fee rate varies by total hours parked, from $1.50 for up to one hour to $15.00 for six\u201324 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore information about visitor parking is available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Parking \u0026amp; Transportation Services website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EBus Parking Details\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no charge to park buses in the designated area on Tech Parkway NW. Buses should plan to drop students off at the\u0026nbsp;intersection of\u0026nbsp;Ferst\u0026nbsp;Dr. and Atlantic Dr. where signs will be posted directing them to the nearby check-in location. Afterward, bus drivers who elect to remain on campus \u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAttire\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of whether you are signing up for just one or both tour sessions, walking outdoors is a necessary component of this event. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, which in Atlanta during spring may change without advanced warning. Transportation will be provided to some of the more remote tour locations on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ELunch\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELunch will be held in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Rooms 1116-1118. Guests have the option of bringing a brown bag lunch or visiting the Georgia Tech student center to purchase a lunch. The student center offers a full-range of items in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/foodcourt.xhtml\u0022\u003Efood court\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as additional options in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/commons.xhtml\u0022\u003Ecommons area\u003C\/a\u003E, and is located\u0026nbsp;less than a three-minute walk from Marcus. Bottled water will be available to all guests.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAdditional Questions\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have questions that are not answered on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/outreach\/NRW\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eevent page\u003C\/a\u003E or in the additional details provided during the registration process, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe seventh annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/index.php\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held April 2-10, 2016. 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