South's BEST Updates

Here's a copy of an email that came in explaining some of the events that will be going on at South's BEST besides the robot competition.

Hi folks,

Just a few quick updates to help you plan your trip next week.


We have a number of special events and displays lined up for South's

BEST - some of these are on the schedule, and some are not, so pay close

attention because we really want the students to be aware of these

special opportunities:



- a number of engineering and science related exhibits from Auburn,

including student-built competition vehicles from War Eagle Motor

Sports, various robots, the AU Student Space Program, and much more.

These will be located along the entrance into the front of the coliseum

from 1:00 to 5:00 on Friday.



- A NASA Jet Propulsion Lab display all the way from California that

will include several replica models of the Mars Rover. Note that this

display will be available 1:00 to 5:00 on Friday, and 8:30 to 3:00 on

Saturday and will be located inside the coliseum across from the

Registration/Information booth. In addition, the display will be manned

by an engineer and a technician who actually design and build the Mars

Rover machines!!



- ABB Robotics 18-wheeler display truck (see attached ad). This will be

available for tour on Friday afternoon and Saturday and will be located

in the parking lot just across the street from the front entrance. It

will also be open during the Carnival on Friday night for tours.



Don't forget about the Celebrate BEST festivities that start at 5;30ish

on Friday night. It will start with a free pizza party, followed by our

distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Nancy Currie, from NASA at 6:30,

followed by the Carnival on the front lawn of the coliseum at 7:30.

Rules to the carnival games will be in the team's registration packets.

No money required, though there will be items for sale and carnival

tickets available for purchase.


That's all for now. Have a great weekend!