{"600517":{"#nid":"600517","#data":{"type":"event","title":"National Robotics Week Open House and Tours","body":[{"value":"\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration for Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s 2018 National Robotics Week Open House and Tours will open on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Our event will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2018 from 9 a.m.\u0026ndash;3 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ninth annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held\u0026nbsp;April 7-15, 2018. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s open house will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12th.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the launch of\u0026nbsp;National Robotics Week\u0026nbsp;in 2010, Georgia Tech has participated annually in the event by sponsoring an open house and conducting lab tours and robot demonstrations for middle and high school students and other members of the community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), our 2018 event features demos of new robots and labs, including the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.robotarium.org\u0022\u003ERobotarium\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E2018 Event Information\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022event\u0022 name=\u0022event\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EDate \u0026amp; Location\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThursday, April 12, 2018\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll participants should check in at the registration area in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7790591,-84.4008232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!8m2!3d33.7790591!4d-84.3986292\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;atrium, located at 345 Ferst\u0026nbsp;Drive on the corner of Ferst and Atlantic.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ESchedule\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGuests attending both the morning and afternoon sessions will tour different robotics labs; the sessions are not duplicates. \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;(\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7790591,-84.4008232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!8m2!3d33.7790591!4d-84.3986292\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026mdash;Atrium)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n9:30\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Tours Depart\u0026mdash;Morning Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n11:45\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lunch\u0026nbsp;(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7790591,-84.4008232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!8m2!3d33.7790591!4d-84.3986292\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026mdash;Rooms 1116-1118)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n12:45\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7790591,-84.4008232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!8m2!3d33.7790591!4d-84.3986292\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026mdash;Atrium)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n1:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Tours Depart\u0026mdash;Afternoon Session\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n3:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Event Concludes\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ERegistration Details\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPLEASE NOTE:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERegistration is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form early to ensure you, your student, or student group can be accommodated.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen registration has reached the maximum number of attendees, the registration form will be turned off. At that time, you are welcome to contact us by email at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;to be placed on our waiting list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe are unable to accommodate large groups of students enrolled in pre-K or K-5 programs or children who have not yet reached pre-K age.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Younger students may register to attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E(Please use the \u0026ldquo;Individual Student Registration\u0026rdquo; form below.)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech faculty, staff, and students\u0026mdash;as well as adult members of the community\u0026mdash;are welcome to attend. Please visit this\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/outreach\/NRW\/community-form#\u0022\u003Epage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;to register. These guests do not need to complete the registration form below; however, they will need to complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ein\u0026nbsp;advance\u0026nbsp;or at the event.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ERequired Consent Forms\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo attend the event, each student must have a parent or legal guardian complete a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/parental-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EParental Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to liability, and a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to the use of photographs and video footage taken during the event. Chaperones should also complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. These forms may be collected, scanned, and emailed in one file to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;prior to the event, or the primary point of contact may present paper copies of the signed forms during check in.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003EEvent Parking\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPersonal vehicles should park in a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors#l3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus visitor\u0026rsquo;s lot\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. The two closest locations are the Area 4 Lot, located at the intersection of Ferst Dr. and State St., and the Area 5 Lot (W23\u0026nbsp;Deck), located on State St., close to the intersection of 10th\u0026nbsp;St.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003EPersonal Vehicle Parking Fees\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 4 Lot fee rate is\u0026nbsp;$2.00 per hour, payable in advance by debit or credit card.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 5 Lot fee rate varies by total hours parked, from $2.00 for one hour to $15.00 for six\u0026ndash;24 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMore information about visitor parking is available on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors#l3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Parking \u0026amp; Transportation Services website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003EBus Parking Details\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is no charge to park buses in the designated area on Tech Parkway NW. Buses should plan to drop students off at the\u0026nbsp;intersection of\u0026nbsp;Ferst\u0026nbsp;Dr. and Atlantic Dr. where signs will be posted directing them to the nearby check-in location. Afterward, bus drivers who elect to remain on campus\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EAttire\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of whether you are signing up for just one or both tour sessions, walking outdoors is a necessary component of this event. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, which in Atlanta during spring may change without warning. Transportation will be provided to some of the more remote tour locations on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ELunch\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELunch will be held in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Marcus+Nanotechnology+Bldg,+345+Ferst+Dr+NW,+Atlanta,+GA+30318\/@33.7790591,-84.4008232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5048afbc79299:0x9f50dc2f79f4eeb8!8m2!3d33.7790591!4d-84.3986292\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarcus Nanotechnology Building\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ein\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Erooms 1116-1118. Guests have the option of bringing a brown bag lunch or visiting the Georgia Tech student center to select from a variety of options. The student center includes a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/dining-choices\/retail\/foodcourt.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efood court\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;and a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/dining-choices\/retail\/commons.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecommons area\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, and is centrally located on campus. Bottled water will be available to all guests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EAdditional Questions\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have questions that are not answered on this page or in the additional details provided during the registration process, please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:NRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ENRW@robotics.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe ninth annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held\u0026nbsp;April 7-15, 2018. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s open house will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12th.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the launch of\u0026nbsp;National Robotics Week\u0026nbsp;in 2010, Georgia Tech has participated annually in the event by sponsoring an open house and conducting lab tours and robot demonstrations for middle and high school students and other members of the community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), our 2018 event features demos of new robots and labs, including the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.robotarium.org\u0022\u003ERobotarium\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s open house will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12th."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2018-01-06 22:11:48","changed_gmt":"2018-01-06 22:37:50","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2018-04-12T10:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2018-04-12T16:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2018-04-12T16:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2018-04-12 14:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2018-04-12 20:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2018-04-12 20:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/outreach\/NRW","title":"National Robotics Week at Georgia Tech"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/","title":"National Robotics Week Main Website"}],"groups":[{"id":"142761","name":"IRIM"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"5295","name":"Open House"},{"id":"14034","name":"tours"},{"id":"2352","name":"robots"},{"id":"79181","name":"national robotics week"},{"id":"174004","name":"NRW"},{"id":"78811","name":"Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines"},{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1788","name":"Other\/Miscellaneous"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"78771","name":"Public"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJosie Giles\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIRIM Marketing Communications Mgr.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:josie@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ejosie@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}