APSU Mondays: Robot dog for STEM, 'Banking on Govs' students named
Here's the latest news from Austin Peay State University.
Robot dog to empower STEM students
This summer, the College of STEM purchased a robotic dog to enhance the learning experience for students in the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology.
The robot dog utilizes a variety of functions that incorporate many different scientific specializations. This technology has the potential to excite and engage students in ways never before seen on campus.
“The capabilities of the quadruped robot are something that we are interested in,” said Jody Alberd, an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology. “It was something we knew we could collaborate with the computer science program on and both departments could benefit from it.”
The robot dog has the capacity for advanced programming languages, including C++ and Python. Students will be given the opportunity to program the robot using these languages to perform specific tasks and follow instructions based on environmental cues. In turn, the robot is capable of learning from and engaging with its surroundings based on advanced student programming in a variety of programming languages, promoting hands-on learning experiences for students.
Summer coding camps inspire young coders
The 2023 summer coding camps concluded another successful year, inspiring students from third grade to recent high school graduates. The program offered a variety of camps to accommodate a range of interests and skill levels.
The “Code Your Own Scratch Programs and Games” camp was popular this year among third, fourth and fifth graders. Kids explored coding and unleashed their creativity by building their own games.
The high school camps were successful, with students designing their own Roblox games and websites. Of particular note was the “3D Video Game Development” camp, which transitioned to using the Godot engine this year. This free language makes learning easier for students, enabling them to be more creative with their games.
The camps provided campers with a quality learning experience and a taste of university life.
College of Business names first "Banking on Govs" program students
The College of Business has selected two students to participate in the first-ever "Banking on Govs" program in collaboration with F&M Bank and the Tennessee Bankers Association. Finance students Piper Conditt and Lesly Moreno will commence the program this summer.
Conditt and Moreno will attend the Southeastern School of Banking with other regional professionals to gain valuable insights into the latest banking trends and challenges. This experience will also allow them to form connections with top financial experts.
Sammy Stuard, CEO and Chairman of F&M Bank said it is proud to support Banking on Govs – the first banking program in Tennessee state history – and help students like Conditt and Moreno further their education.
“We are proud to have Piper and Lesly represent the college as the first students to complete the program,” said Dr. Mickey Hepner, dean of the College of Business. “I believe this opportunity will help them navigate their career choices and provide a competitive advantage as future leaders in the industry."
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This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: APSU Mondays: Robot dog for STEM, 'Banking on Govs' students named
