ROBOCAT AMBASSADORS (2021-2022)
Become a ROBOCAT ambassador. We want to be able to count on you!
If you are a student who likes technology and robotics and wants to promote ROBOCAT, The Catalan Robotics Championship, at your school, institute or university, apply to be a ROBOCAT Ambassador
A unique experience
As part of the experience you can:
- Be part of a pioneering project in Europe that promotes free, affordable, sustainable robotics and the dissemination of the cultural, natural and artistic heritage of Catalonia
- Discover the opportunities that ROBOCAT offers you and promote them among your colleagues
- Meet new people with the same concerns as you. Have fun while acquiring new professional skills
- Gain work experience during your studies through a position of responsibility
- Make contacts with companies, entities and institutions from all over the territory
- Develop your oratory, communication, marketing and human resources skills
- Receive specialized training throughout the ambassador program
- Obtain the ROBOCAT Ambassador Distinction from your school, institute or university, and a letter of recommendation based on your results
The functions
What are the functions of a ROBOCAT ambassador?
- Be a point of contact with students, teachers, professors, professionals in the education sector, individuals, entities, companies and institutions interested in ROBOCAT
- Attend working meetings with the ROBOCAT organizing committee
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- Make presentations about the championship among your teammates
- Participate in global events and fairs in the field of technology, mobile telephony, and artificial intelligence
- Contact the teams during the territorial phases
- Collaborate with the organization of press conferences
- Interact and train with professionals in the STEM sector
- Maintain an active presence on ROBOCAT's social networks
- Contribute to the preparation and organization of the visibility and communication of ROBOCAT events, providing support in the promotion (writing press releases, designing and distributing promotional materials, documenting tournaments with video and photo, etc.)
- Look for contacts with school or university media
- Respond to requests for information on ROBOCAT
The profile
Who are we looking for? We are looking for highly motivated Ambassadors who want to promote the benefits of participating in ROBOCAT and who have the following competencies:
- Excellent communication qualities
- Skills for work through social media
- – Willingness to share and learn
- Ease of achieving quality results
- Creative and innovative approach
- Willingness to share and learn
Minimum conditions of participation
- Dedicate a minimum of two hours a week to the work of Ambassador
- Organize or participate in at least two ROBOCAT presentations
- Participate as Ambassador in a minimum of one event (local tournament and / or Grand Final) to be held during the 2021-2022 edition
- Contact your ROBOCAT coordinator regularly
- Participate in ROBOCAT training sessions
- Inform your coordinator about the activities you are organizing
Requirements
What are the requirements to be a ROBOCAT ambassador?
- Full oral and written command of Catalan
- He is enrolled / linked during the academic year 2021-2022 in a school, institute or university of Catalonia
- Share the enthusiasm for the ROBOCAT project. From now on, your participation is necessary to build the leading educational robotics championship that Catalonia needs
You can apply between April 6 and April 30, 2021. Please complete the following form:
https://forms.gle/Me2tBuK43TTy4HbU8
INCLUSIVE ROBOCAT (2022-2023)
Inclusive ROBOCAT to democratize robotics everywhere!
The association El Racó dels Robotaires has launched Inclusive ROBOCAT with the aim of promoting STEM vocations in an inclusive way among students of schools of maximum complexity, schools of high complexity, schools located in rural schools , social entities, and vulnerable people at risk of social exclusion. The program will consist of a series of scholarships awarded to schools, institutes, entities, institutions and individuals who want to participate in the ROBOCAT.
At ROBOCAT we believe in the importance of reaffirming our commitment so that all students can pursue careers in the STEM field. We consider it essential that everyone has access to learning in the field of technology with equal opportunities. We believe that the effective, inclusive and equitable allocation of resources is essential to ensure equal opportunities and access to robotics for youth living in vulnerable situations.
Objectives
The objectives that ROBOCAT pursues through Inclusive ROBOCAT are the following:
- Increase the participation of students from schools of maximum complexity and high complexity in STEM courses
- Increase the participation of students from schools located in rural school areas in STEM careers
- Increase the participation of vulnerable people and those at risk of social exclusion in STEM careers
- Promote STEM learning in the rural world
- Promote scientific and technological vocations among all children / people
- Facilitate an environment that guides students participating in the program to pursue their interest in technology careers and stimulate their curiosity
- Promote STEM learning continuously and at all educational levels
Our commitment to digital and social inclusion
The association El Racó dels Robotaires will fund a team participating in the program. We open a channel for which entities, companies and institutions to support the initiative and help us get more teams from vulnerable environments involved in ROBOCAT.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HQMJWMCGUJ32C
The individuals they can also collaborate through the following link.
The goal is to be able to support as many teams as possible.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMJSKMACT4SS4
The program includes a scholarship of up to 250 euros per team (includes registration during an edition, elements of the playing field, and robotic kit to choose from) and personalized advice. Teams must be able to justify the expenses.
Requirements
What are the requirements to participate in Inclusive ROBOCAT?
- To be part of the list of educational centers of maximum complexity, educational centers of high complexity, or educational centers located in rural school zones, of the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya; be an entity or institution of social action; or be part of a vulnerable group at risk of social exclusion
- Form teams of children and young people up to 18 years old
- Form teams with a minimum of 3 girls
- Commitment to participate in the program for 1 year
- Participate for the first time in the ROBOCAT
- It is limited to one registration per participating school or entity
You can apply between September 1 and November 1, 2022 through the ROBOCAT 2023 registration form. The application does not imply automatic participation in the program.
Once the selection criteria have been passed, the places available to participate in the program will be awarded in order of application and according to the available funding.
ROBOCAT NEAR HOME (2021-2022)
Be a co-organizer of ROBOCAT!
If you are an educational center, entity, company or institution that believes in the values of ROBOCAT and wants to co-organize the Robotics Championship of Catalonia in conjunction with El Racó dels Robotaires, request the possibility of organizing a ROBOCAT event. It is part of the first open and free robotics championship in all of Catalonia, affordable and for the dissemination of the natural, cultural and artistic heritage of the Principality.
The Racó dels Robotaires has promoted the program "ROBOCAT close to home", with the aim of encouraging the organization of territorial phases of the ROBOCAT in the different towns of the Catalan territory, through collaborations that allow the opening of new local tournaments in Barcelona, the Camp de Tarragona, Central Catalonia, Girona, Terres de l'Ebre, Ponent, and the Alt Pirineu i Aran. To do so, a public call will be opened in order to request the co-organization of a ROBOCAT event.
The reason for ROBOCAT near home
The Racó dels Robotaires wants to bring free, affordable, sustainable educational dissemination of the cultural, natural and artistic heritage of Catalonia to all parts of the territory, promoting STEM learning in the urban and rural world, and contributing to the social, economic and technological dynamization of the Principality.
The Racó dels Robotaires believes that no place in Catalonia should be left behind in terms of learning and technological development. We want to support the economic transformation of the rural world and the economic activation of peoples, while expanding valuable synergies and cooperation in research, development and innovation throughout the territory.
With the "ROBOCAT close to home", children, young people and people from all cities, towns and villages of Catalonia will be able to participate in a territorial phase of the ROBOCAT in its immediate environment.
Minimum conditions of participation
- Co-organization of a territorial phase of the ROBOCAT
- Linkage in the ROBOCAT project for at least the 2021-2022 academic year
- Designation of a local ROBOCAT coordinator as the main interlocutor
The commitment of ROBOCAT
The Racó dels Robotaires wants to give the maximum guarantees and facilities to schools, companies, institutions, and entities that co-organize the ROBOCAT.
- Appear in all the communicative elements as co-organizers of the ROBOCAT, and in a special way, on the website, in public communiqués, edited digital documentation, informative materials and in any communication medium used.
- Provide the materials on the ROBOCAT game board
- Collaboration in the logistics and promotion of the territorial phase
- Special discounts for teams participating in the competition
- Participation in the events in which ROBOCAT participates
- Financial support from ROBOCAT collaborators
- Advice and support for the Racó dels Robotaires throughout the organizational process of the territorial phase
You can make your application between April 19 and May 31, 2021. Please complete the following form:
https://forms.gle/noZMdhHW66woUQXg6
Once the application has been made, the general guidelines for organizing a ROBOCAT tournament will be sent to the email address provided.
ROBOCAT GIRLS (2022-2023)
Join the ROBOCAT female talent generation
The NGO El Racó dels Robotaires has launched ROBOCAT Girls with the aim of promoting STEM vocations among girls up to 18 years old through a program of scholarships awarded to schools, organizations and individuals who want to participate in ROBOCAT. More than 60 girls have already participated.
ROBOCAT Girls is a scholarship program that promotes universal, non-discriminatory, equitable and affordable access to robotics for girls. Fostering better and more inclusive access to robotics is crucial not only to bridge the digital divide, but also to help close the gender gap.
At ROBOCAT, we believe it is important to strengthen our commitment to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers. We believe it is essential to awaken the interest of girls in science and technology from an early age. Gender stereotypes can prevent them from knowing their vocation in scientific and technological disciplines.
Today's girls are the scientists, mathematicians and engineers of tomorrow. Technology and science need all the talent. For this reason, it is essential that all young people approach robotics and technology on equal terms.
Objectives
The objectives that ROBOCAT pursues through ROBOCAT Girls are the following:
- Increase women's participation in STEM careers
- Contribute to the elimination of gender stereotypes in society, which affect girls and their work aspirations, and which have a strong impact during childhood and adolescence
- Promote female talent in scientific and technological vocations, making their work visible and giving them confidence in their skills
- Make visible the leading women in the STEM sector so that girls and boys can have contact with them
- Facilitate an environment that guides girls and girls to pursue their interest in technology careers and encourage their curiosity
- Promote STEM learning continuously and at all educational levels
Why ROBOCAT Girls?
Globally, according to UNESCO, scientific researchers represent 28%, and only 35% of students enrolled in STEM disciplines are women. In Spain this figure drops to 13%, according to a study by the Organization of Latin American States, despite the fact that more than 55% of university students in our country are women. With regard to vocational training linked to STEM, in particular, the lack of women in Computer Science and Communications (only 11.4% of students), Mechanical Manufacturing (9.4%) or Electricity and Electronics stands out. 4.8%).
43% girls participate in the ROBOCAT. It is our mission and commitment to make girls more present.
Our commitment to female talent
The association El Racó dels Robotaires will fund a team participating in the program. We open a channel for what entities, companies and institutions support the initiative and help us get more teams of girls involved in the ROBOCAT.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HQMJWMCGUJ32C
The individuals they can also collaborate through the following link.
The goal is to be able to support as many teams as possible.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMJSKMACT4SS4
The program includes a scholarship of up to 250 euros per team (includes registration during an edition, elements of the playing field, robotic kit to choose from, and personalized advice). Teams must be able to justify the expenses.
Requirements
What are the requirements to participate in the ROBOCAT Girls program?
- Form teams of children and young people up to 18 years old
- Form teams of a minimum of 3 girls
- Commitment to participate in the program for 1 year
- Participate for the first time in the ROBOCAT
- It is limited to one registration per school, entity, company or institution
You can apply between September 1 and November 1, 2022 through the ROBOCAT 2023 registration form. The application does not imply automatic participation in the program.
Once the selection criteria have been met, places available for participation in the program will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding.
