POSTED to EE&T ALUMNI

04 MAR 2024

Sections: -- Robotics Regional -- Alumni Initial Connection -- New Year’s Progress.

We hope everyone has fared well through the unusually hot and sticky weather of January & February. Autumn has always been a good time to plan, organise and complete things.

From the ones in the USA, the snowfalls were better that previous years. We haven't heard anything from our working friends Europe or India.

=== Robotics Regional ===

Southern Cross Regional for the FIRST Robotics group in Australia.

Www: https://www.firstaustralia.org/frc-southern-cross-regional 15-17 March, 2024. Friday to Sunday.

Free entry.

Event Schedule: https://www.firstaustralia.org/_files/ugd/6bae7b_6d26fb80a8064637be8aacfb199587be.pdf PCYC Hawkesbury

16 Stewart Street

South Windsor NSW 2756

For a preview of the requirements, this YT clip introduces you to another language as I described it to the Mentor in a chatline on LI.

2024 FIRST Robotics Competition CRESCENDO presented by Haas Game Animation FIRSTRoboticsCompetition

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https://youtu.be/9keeDyFxzY4

I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday as a spectator to see what goes-on. It could be a side-hustle or escape for you.

Credit: Photos from UNSW EMU Robotics team.

=== Alumni Initial Connection ===

From last year's Elsoc Industry Night for Undergraduates that had an Alumni presence with a dedicated table, I came across a chap that mentors the FIRST Robotics Competition group in ElecEng after hours.

They're mostly high-school students that come from all over Sydney one or two evenings in the week. They'll be competing amongst the other teams for the prize as well. They’re called “UNSW EMU Robotics”.

=== New Year’s Progress ===

"Happy New Year!!" on the Western and Chinese calendars of 1st January and 10th February's Wood flavoured Dragon.

Hopefully, you've heard or seen some relevant and interesting snippets over last year's Water flavoured Rabbit that you'll be able to appear "lucky" from this year's expansive influence.

Our quietness on this channel was the space-in-between the notes in a musical melody. If there was no space, all you would hear is noise because they'd all be jammed-up together! On purpose, of course.

Another yearly cycle, is the Ramadan one over a month where they fast during the day. My high-school friends mentioned it's a time of self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice and empathy for those who are less fortunate.

The one for 2024 will be 11th March to 9th April. Please give your colleagues & friends who take part some space if needed.

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