Clatsop CC ROV Team/Lazarus Project
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The Clatsop Community College robotics team is headed back to the MATE international ROV competition in June 2017 and we need YOUR HELP.
Clatsop Community College is home to a team of self-motivated individuals working toward building the greatest underwater robot Astoria has ever seen.
The robot, named Lazarus, is a machine born from the ashes of the 2016 robot, Maggie. Lazarus will be entered to compete in the MATE (marine advanced technology education) international ROV competition in June 2017.
Our community college student robotics team was the only team in Oregon to qualify for the 2016 competition which was held at the NASA Johnson Space Center's Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, Texas.
"MATE competition philosophy,
The MATE Center uses underwater robots – also known as remotely operated vehicles or ROVs – to teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and prepare students for technical careers."
The 2017 Robotics team consists of 5 students,
(Georges, Sean, Haley, Sam, Jennifer, Pat)
Georges Oates Larsen: Chairman of the Board of Directors / Head of Research & Development / Pilot,
Georges Oates Larsen is a Clatsop Community College graduate and student at Portland State University majoring in Mathematics and Physics. He has served with the team since late 2013, serving as lead of electrical engineering, programming, and team vision. “These past four years have been a fantastic learning opportunity for me; They have brought my leadership and technical skills to entirely new levels, and it is wonderful to see how much our robots have evolved. This year will be my last year with the team, and I have high hopes for what we will accomplish. Thank you to my teammates, and to everyone who has supported us thus far. It means a lot.”
Jennifer Jordan: Chief Operations Officer / Chief of Safety / Mission Analyst,
Jennifer Jordan is a student pursuing a degree in Physics. Her educational interests include the quantum realm, spacetime, engineering, and mathematics. She has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society since 2011 and is the President of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Club. Jennifer spends her free time working on various projects, has “way too many hobbies”, and enjoys volunteering at community events. She is very excited to attend the international ROV competition this year; “Working on Lazarus has been such a great experience and has already helped prepare me for my future career in physics. The project has given me a better sense of direction and also revealed a different perspective for future creative projects...It feels great to be part of such a strong team and to represent our modest community college at such a prestigious event.”
Haley Werst: Chief Executive Officer / Co-Pilot,
Haley Werst is an aspiring filmmaker with a passion for bringing things to life - including robots. She is currently attending Clatsop Community College and plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Film with a potential minor in Physics. In summer of 2016 she joined the Lazarus team and has since been excited for the upcoming competition. “To say this has been a life changing experience is an understatement. In fact, being a part of this team really helped me to solidify who I am as a person and what I want to achieve in my life. I can’t wait to see how how Lazarus performs after all the hard work we’ve put into the project. It’s something I’m really proud of.” When she isn’t building robots, Haley enjoyments filmmaking, costuming, and prop building. She hopes to use her skills to do independent film directing or special effects.
Sam Daire: Chief of Manufacturing / Tether Technician / Intermittent ROV Technician,
Sam Daire is a STEM student at Clatsop Community College. He was homeschooled, and has been on various robotics teams since he was fifteen. Building things has always been an interest of his, from robots engineering, the contruction of houses, and to creating and writing stories. On this team, he has been a primary structural technician, but does wiring and some management.
Sean Sullivan: Manufacturing Technician / ROV Technician / Parts Management,
Sean is a STEM student at the Clatsop Community College.
Pat Keefe: Advisor / Physics Professor,
Pat Keefe has been teaching physics at Clatsop Community College since 1992. He has been a mentor with the MATE ROV competition for 13 years. Working with Greg Mulder from Linn-Benton Community College, they have provided workshops on using Audrino to control mini-ROV’s at the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the National Science Teachers Association conferences. Pat mostly enjoys playing volleyball at Clatsop Community College whenever he can. “I’m really excited for this years team. Although I was pleased with last years results, the team members were not and have really put in the effort to do well.”
Intermittent Members: Chris Anguiano, Shawnessey Sandness, and Chris N.
(Pat, Haley, Jennifer, Sean, Sam, Georges)
The 2017 MATE international ROV competition will take place in Long Beach, California.
Lazarus will be demonstrating four tasks at the competition with the intention to assist The Port of Long Beach in the following ways,
1) In constructing an underwater Hyperloop system designed for freight ships to transport cargo without ever coming into port.
2) Conducting routine maintenance on the port's water and light show.
3) Identify and collect samples of contaminated sediment then remediate the area to protect the health of people and the environment.
4) Identify the contents of containers that, in a staged situation, fell off of a cargo ship into the harbor and map the accident site to ensure the safety of the port and its operations.
This competition will emphasize commerce, economical efficiency, entertainment, health, safety, environmental cleanliness, and education.
This Year/Lazarus:
The team has a complete and extremely thorough plan for production and completion of Lazarus. All team members are working diligently and passionately to build this robot.
We need help to cover the cost, of registration, uniforms, housing, transportation, and hardware including, electronics, wiring, building materials, and tools.
Our team consists of strong, intelligent, and passionate individuals who are looking to pursue careers in the scientific fields. We are using this project to cultivate teambuilding, leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, problem solving, and our engineering and mathematical skills.
Pictured below are some screenshots of the 3D model of the ROV team's 2017 competing robot, Lazarus.
The CCC Robotics Team has worked persistently to design Lazarus to be fit to complete the tasks and assist the port. Our team is delighted to be involved in the project and to be conceiving Lazarus from scratch. This competition offers a challenge for the team to refine problem-solving, mathematical, engineering, and inventive skills. We also hope to serve as an inspiration to future students who show interest in these fields.
Above is the run that qualified us for the international competition!
Attending this competition is a chance for not only Oregon but for Astoria to be recognized for investing in education, community enrichment, and science.
Astoria is a small and tight knit community. For Clatsop Community College's robotics team to compete in this event is meritorious and worthy of receiving support.
Any help is greatly appreciated to compete and prepares us for our futures in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Our team is absolutely thrilled to attend the competition again and we hope to make quite the splash with our new and improved robot!
You can also mail a tax deductible dotation to Clatsop Community College (memo: robotics team)
1651 Lexington Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
You can also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCCROVTeam/
For more information on the competition please visit
http://www.marinetech.org/
If you have any additional questions, would like to contact the ROV team's advisor, or would like to donate any other items please contact us directly.
Thank you!
Clatsop Community College is home to a team of self-motivated individuals working toward building the greatest underwater robot Astoria has ever seen.
The robot, named Lazarus, is a machine born from the ashes of the 2016 robot, Maggie. Lazarus will be entered to compete in the MATE (marine advanced technology education) international ROV competition in June 2017.
Our community college student robotics team was the only team in Oregon to qualify for the 2016 competition which was held at the NASA Johnson Space Center's Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, Texas.
"MATE competition philosophy,
The MATE Center uses underwater robots – also known as remotely operated vehicles or ROVs – to teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and prepare students for technical careers."
The 2017 Robotics team consists of 5 students,
(Georges, Sean, Haley, Sam, Jennifer, Pat)Georges Oates Larsen: Chairman of the Board of Directors / Head of Research & Development / Pilot,
Georges Oates Larsen is a Clatsop Community College graduate and student at Portland State University majoring in Mathematics and Physics. He has served with the team since late 2013, serving as lead of electrical engineering, programming, and team vision. “These past four years have been a fantastic learning opportunity for me; They have brought my leadership and technical skills to entirely new levels, and it is wonderful to see how much our robots have evolved. This year will be my last year with the team, and I have high hopes for what we will accomplish. Thank you to my teammates, and to everyone who has supported us thus far. It means a lot.”
Jennifer Jordan: Chief Operations Officer / Chief of Safety / Mission Analyst,
Jennifer Jordan is a student pursuing a degree in Physics. Her educational interests include the quantum realm, spacetime, engineering, and mathematics. She has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society since 2011 and is the President of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Club. Jennifer spends her free time working on various projects, has “way too many hobbies”, and enjoys volunteering at community events. She is very excited to attend the international ROV competition this year; “Working on Lazarus has been such a great experience and has already helped prepare me for my future career in physics. The project has given me a better sense of direction and also revealed a different perspective for future creative projects...It feels great to be part of such a strong team and to represent our modest community college at such a prestigious event.”
Haley Werst: Chief Executive Officer / Co-Pilot,
Haley Werst is an aspiring filmmaker with a passion for bringing things to life - including robots. She is currently attending Clatsop Community College and plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Film with a potential minor in Physics. In summer of 2016 she joined the Lazarus team and has since been excited for the upcoming competition. “To say this has been a life changing experience is an understatement. In fact, being a part of this team really helped me to solidify who I am as a person and what I want to achieve in my life. I can’t wait to see how how Lazarus performs after all the hard work we’ve put into the project. It’s something I’m really proud of.” When she isn’t building robots, Haley enjoyments filmmaking, costuming, and prop building. She hopes to use her skills to do independent film directing or special effects.
Sam Daire: Chief of Manufacturing / Tether Technician / Intermittent ROV Technician,
Sam Daire is a STEM student at Clatsop Community College. He was homeschooled, and has been on various robotics teams since he was fifteen. Building things has always been an interest of his, from robots engineering, the contruction of houses, and to creating and writing stories. On this team, he has been a primary structural technician, but does wiring and some management.
Sean Sullivan: Manufacturing Technician / ROV Technician / Parts Management,
Sean is a STEM student at the Clatsop Community College.
Pat Keefe: Advisor / Physics Professor,
Pat Keefe has been teaching physics at Clatsop Community College since 1992. He has been a mentor with the MATE ROV competition for 13 years. Working with Greg Mulder from Linn-Benton Community College, they have provided workshops on using Audrino to control mini-ROV’s at the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the National Science Teachers Association conferences. Pat mostly enjoys playing volleyball at Clatsop Community College whenever he can. “I’m really excited for this years team. Although I was pleased with last years results, the team members were not and have really put in the effort to do well.”
Intermittent Members: Chris Anguiano, Shawnessey Sandness, and Chris N.
(Pat, Haley, Jennifer, Sean, Sam, Georges)The 2017 MATE international ROV competition will take place in Long Beach, California.
Lazarus will be demonstrating four tasks at the competition with the intention to assist The Port of Long Beach in the following ways,
1) In constructing an underwater Hyperloop system designed for freight ships to transport cargo without ever coming into port.
2) Conducting routine maintenance on the port's water and light show.
3) Identify and collect samples of contaminated sediment then remediate the area to protect the health of people and the environment.
4) Identify the contents of containers that, in a staged situation, fell off of a cargo ship into the harbor and map the accident site to ensure the safety of the port and its operations.
This competition will emphasize commerce, economical efficiency, entertainment, health, safety, environmental cleanliness, and education.
This Year/Lazarus:
The team has a complete and extremely thorough plan for production and completion of Lazarus. All team members are working diligently and passionately to build this robot.
We need help to cover the cost, of registration, uniforms, housing, transportation, and hardware including, electronics, wiring, building materials, and tools.
Our team consists of strong, intelligent, and passionate individuals who are looking to pursue careers in the scientific fields. We are using this project to cultivate teambuilding, leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, problem solving, and our engineering and mathematical skills.
Pictured below are some screenshots of the 3D model of the ROV team's 2017 competing robot, Lazarus.
The CCC Robotics Team has worked persistently to design Lazarus to be fit to complete the tasks and assist the port. Our team is delighted to be involved in the project and to be conceiving Lazarus from scratch. This competition offers a challenge for the team to refine problem-solving, mathematical, engineering, and inventive skills. We also hope to serve as an inspiration to future students who show interest in these fields.
Above is the run that qualified us for the international competition!
Attending this competition is a chance for not only Oregon but for Astoria to be recognized for investing in education, community enrichment, and science.
Astoria is a small and tight knit community. For Clatsop Community College's robotics team to compete in this event is meritorious and worthy of receiving support.
Any help is greatly appreciated to compete and prepares us for our futures in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Our team is absolutely thrilled to attend the competition again and we hope to make quite the splash with our new and improved robot!
You can also mail a tax deductible dotation to Clatsop Community College (memo: robotics team)
1651 Lexington Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
You can also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCCROVTeam/
For more information on the competition please visit
http://www.marinetech.org/
If you have any additional questions, would like to contact the ROV team's advisor, or would like to donate any other items please contact us directly.
Thank you!
Organizer and beneficiary
Jennifer Jordan
Organizer
Astoria, OR
Pat Keefe
Beneficiary