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2009 ROV Competition

MATE Big Island Regional ROV Contest

Date: May 9, 2009

Location: Sparky Kawamoto Pool, 260 Kalanikoa Street
Hilo, HI
USA

2009 MATE-BIRR Competition,Saturday, May 9, 2009. Sparky Kawamoto Pool - 16 feet deep, Ranger Class. There may be an Explorer Class team. Competition time 7:45AM - 3:30PM. By popular request - Scout Class will be offered for upper elementary/lower middle school students - Contact Cindy Fong for more information. Registration, scholarship, release forms are linked on this page. Lot's of information - be sure to check it all out!

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2009 Contest Information

2009 Teams

RANGER Teams

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School	Lihue	HI
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science	Pahoa	HI
Hilo High School	Hilo	HI
Hilo Intermediate School	Hilo	HI
Hilo Intermediate School	Hilo	HI
Honoka'a High and Intermediate	Honoka'a	HI
Kapaa Middle School	Kapaa	HI
Kauai High School	Lihue	HI
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu	Keaau	HI
Keaau High School	Keaau	HI
Kealakehe Intermediate School	Kailua-Kona	HI
Konawaena High School	Kealakekua	HI
Mauna Kea Educational Academy - High School	Hilo	HI
Waimea High School	Waimea	HI

EXPLORER Teams

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo

SCOUT Teams

Haaheo Elementary School	Hilo
Ka'umana Elementary School	Hilo	HI
Ka\'umana Elementary School	Hilo	HI

Workshops and Other Regional Events

Sponsors

Image	Name & Description
	Hilo/Laupahoehoe/Waiakea Complex Hawaii Department of Education - Hilo/Laupahoehoe/Waiakea Complex is sponsoring and assisting in the planning of the MATE-BIRR Competition. This is part of an effort to engage our Big Island students in S.T.E.M. activities and provide a high-caliber internationally recognized Underwater Robotic Regional Competition.
	University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Engineering The central Pacific location of the college and its research agencies affords faculty and students with unlimited opportunities for pursuing high technology research in the Asia-Pacific region. Further, as a member of the Hawaiian community and university system, the College of Engineering has dedicated itself to providing all of Hawaii's youth with the opportunity to realize their engineering ambitions. In today's complex world, the college has expanded the breadth of its service to the people of Hawaii by focusing on high technology research as a means of preserving the environment and improving the quality of life for all. From providing theoretical instruction in the classroom to crossing the practical frontiers of innovative energy technologies, the College of Engineering is pursuing a broad mission of academic excellence for the benefit of all Hawaii's citizens.
	University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy The Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii conducts research into galaxies, cosmology, stars, planets, and the Sun. Its faculty and staff are also involved in astronomy education, and in the development and management of the observatories on Haleakala and Mauna Kea.
	W.M. KECK Observatory The mission of the W. M. Keck Observatory is to advance the frontiers of astronomy and share our discoveries to inspire the imagination of all. In an amazing golden age of astronomy, the W. M. Keck Observatory has set the highest standards of excellence in scientific achievement. With unprecedented depth and detail, the twin 10-meter telescopes atop Mauna Kea are the most powerful tools we have to study the Universe. Keck's astronomers explore the near and distant universe, probing the mysteries of the Milky Way's black hole, detecting distant galaxies and studying other cosmic phenomenon so that we may further understand the nature of the universe and our place in its vast expanse.
	Joint Astronomy Center The Joint Astronomy Centre operates two telescopes on Mauna Kea. The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT, 3.8-meter mirror) is the world's largest telescope dedicated solely to infrared astronomy. UKIRT studies stars, the interstellar medium, mysterious brown dwarfs and the most distant galaxies in our Universe. UKIRT is currently carrying out a very ambitious survey of the infrared sky, the UKIRT Infrared Sky Survey (UKIDSS). The James Clerk Maxwell Submillimeter Telescope (JCMT, 15-meter dish) is the world's largest single-dish submillimeter-wave telescope. JCMT studies some of the coldest matter in the Universe, such as the birthplaces of stars in our Galaxy and other galaxies. JCMT is currently carrying out a legacy program comprised of seven surveys, looking at everything from stars and nebulae to faraway galaxies. JAC staff are actively engaged in community outreach on the Big Island of Hawai`i (http://outreach.jach.hawaii.edu).
	County of Hawaii
	isisHawaii isisHawaii�s vision is to make Hawaii a better place where our children will be able to grow, live and work successfully. The mission is to provide students with the skills, experiences and support that will empower them to reach their potential through personal development, higher education and career exploration. And they do this by leveraging Internet technology and a wide network of community resources, isisHawaii continues to develop programs that advance STEM exploration.
	Robotics Organizing Committee The Robotics Organizing Committee (ROC) serves as the foundation of support for the six pillars of robotics programming in the state of Hawai'i: FIRST Robotics, Botball, FIRST LEGO League, VEX, Underwater ROV and Micro Robotics. Providing support in areas of fundraising, team development and professional development, ROC seeks to provide a long-term sustainable future for these successful programs. Community leaders are leading this charge to ensure the continued growth of robotics in our state.
	kapuracing There is no difference between engineering a competitive racecar, and a competitive ROV. As a mentor to BIRR MATE, I gladly volunteer my time and skills in teaching the future engineers of Hawaii.
	Cycle Counters Inc. Custom software development.
	Liquid Robotics Initially a joint venture between Jupiter Research Foundation (http://www.jupiterfoundation.org/new_bw_liveaudio_hawaii.html) in Puako and silicon valley engineers to develop an unmoored, station-keeping data buoy for monitoring humpback whales, Liquid Robotics was incorporated in January of 2007 to continue development of the technology. The Wave Glider is their flagship product, allowing dozens of applications and open ocean missions never before possible. Liquid Robotics is a staff of 25 and growing, headquartered in Palo Alto California with a permanent marine operations base in Kawaihae here on the Big Island.
	Hilo Intermediate School - ROV Robotics Club Hilo Intermediate School is the planning home for the MATE-BIRR Underwater Robot Competition and is sponsored by the Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea Complex. The Hilo Intermediate School ROV Robotics Club is housed in the wood workshop. We invite teams to join us during our work hours to build side-by-side and attend workshops lead by our mentors, advisors, and community members.