What is the Mission of the MindStorms Challenge?
For the second year in a row at Wichita State University, the Colleges of Education and Engineering are coming together to bring the magic of LEGO to Wichita area children. LEGO bricks provide a unique tool for exploring math and science theories. Their ability to be constructed, disassembled, and reconstructed allows for endless exploration. The standard shapes of LEGO bricks teach children the importance of industry standards and allow the integration of multiple kits. However, the most important quality of LEGOS is they are FUN!!! In today’s computer age, some type of programming experience is an absolute necessity on a resume for most engineering positions. Now with the aide of the LEGO MindStorms Robotics Invention System, children have the opportunity to learn the basic structure of computer programming. With its “flow-chart-like” graphics children can build programs like assembling a puzzle. By integrating motors and sensors with the RCX microchip, imaginations can run wild with
