RoboKitty
a STEAM project made possible by students, educators and
Background
Elementary school students were presented with an extraordinary opportunity to interview aerospace company KMI, followed by a creative task of designing a robotic cat. Drawing inspiration from these discussions, students were encouraged to unleash their imagination in crafting their designs. They also defined potential space applications, considering questions like: How might RoboKitty aid space travelers and advance space exploration? In what ways could it positively impact our planet? A total of fifty-seven students submitted their designs. Keep scrolling to explore additional background on RoboKitty and view the creative entries crafted by these young minds.
Community Engagement
school - Crestview Elementary
air & space guests - KMI w/Liza Fust & Adam Kall
communities - Lompoc, CA & Marquette, MI
students - 32 fourth graders & 25 third graders
educators - Joe Inverso & Sheila Macfarlane
Organizing an online journey across several state borders and time zones, noun linked students from California's central coast with KMI, near Lake Superior, enabling them to delve into the aerospace operations and activities of KMI.
How Did RoboKitty Come To Be?
Session One
Students interviewed Liza Fust, Head of Operations at KMI. Watch to discover what they learned. By the way, the questions were written by the students.
Session Two
Students presented designs that use biomimicry to Liza Fust and KMI co-founder Adam Kall. This is where the idea of RoboKitty surfaced
The RoboKitty Challenge
Scroll below, to see the students’ submissions.
Kei
RoboKitty Certificates
RoboKitty
a STEAM project made possible by students, educators and
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