Quick Overview
| BEYA Conference VEX College Challenge | |
| Dates: | February 19, 2010 - February 20, 2010 |
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| Venue: | Baltimore Convention Center |
| Address: |
One West Pratt Street |
| City: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| Country: | United States |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 21201 |
| Registration Opens: | November 2, 2009 |
| Registration Deadline: | February 15, 2010 |
| Capacity: | 24 |
| Webcast: | Click to View |
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Event Description
Welcome to the BEYA Conference VEX Robotics College Challenge.
The 2010 BEYA VEX College Challenge is only one of many activities taking place February 18-20, 2010, at the Baltimore Hilton Convention Center Hotel and Baltimore Convention Center as part of the 24th BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference, www.beya.org. For more than 24 years, this multi-cultural event for men and women has been the conference of choice for the recognition of the significant accomplishments of minorities in the digital world, and it attracts talented people who serve in innovative, professional, and technical positions.
The actual robotics competition will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD.
Attend the largest career and internship fair on the east coast. FREE and open to the public.
All competitors will also have an opportunity to take advantage of the Development Institute for Emerging Leaders (DIEL) program that is part of the 24th BEYA STEM Conference. DIEL is an integral part of the 24th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference and seeks to provide science and technology students with the rare opportunity to forge valuable relationships with professionals who can teach them how to successfully pursue a STEM career.
Highlights of this year’s DIEL program include an expanded, free science and technology career fair; a VEX Robotics college-level competition, a student research presentation session and endless opportunities to network with STEM leaders during the receptions, seminars and celebratory events.
BEYA Science & Technology Career Fair
Competitors will have the opportunity to join the ranks of high-level recruitment officers, human resources directors, and professionals from a wide variety of organizations to discuss career opportunities. These professionals are eager to review your resume, speak with you, and in some cases, interview you on the spot. Meet face-to-face with representatives from Chrysler, IBM, Corning, Booz Allen Hamilton, BAE, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon, US Army, The Boeing Company, Exelon and many more.
The 2010 BEYA VEX College Challenge is only one of many activities taking place February 18-20, 2010, at the Baltimore Hilton Convention Center Hotel and Baltimore Convention Center as part of the 24th BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference, www.beya.org. For more than 24 years, this multi-cultural event for men and women has been the conference of choice for the recognition of the significant accomplishments of minorities in the digital world, and it attracts talented people who serve in innovative, professional, and technical positions.
The actual robotics competition will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD.
Attend the largest career and internship fair on the east coast. FREE and open to the public.
All competitors will also have an opportunity to take advantage of the Development Institute for Emerging Leaders (DIEL) program that is part of the 24th BEYA STEM Conference. DIEL is an integral part of the 24th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference and seeks to provide science and technology students with the rare opportunity to forge valuable relationships with professionals who can teach them how to successfully pursue a STEM career.
Highlights of this year’s DIEL program include an expanded, free science and technology career fair; a VEX Robotics college-level competition, a student research presentation session and endless opportunities to network with STEM leaders during the receptions, seminars and celebratory events.
BEYA Science & Technology Career Fair
Competitors will have the opportunity to join the ranks of high-level recruitment officers, human resources directors, and professionals from a wide variety of organizations to discuss career opportunities. These professionals are eager to review your resume, speak with you, and in some cases, interview you on the spot. Meet face-to-face with representatives from Chrysler, IBM, Corning, Booz Allen Hamilton, BAE, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon, US Army, The Boeing Company, Exelon and many more.
Hotel Information
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 S. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
The BEYA conference department will handle all reservations for the competitors. Schools should not call the hotel directly for hotel reservations. The registration price will include the hotel costs and several meals for the students.
Contact Information
Miller J. Roberts, III
Chief of Staff
Career Communications Group
729 E. Pratt Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-244-7101
mroberts@ccgmag.com
If you have general VEX related questions, please contact Brad Lauer at VEX Robotics for more information. Brad can be reached at brad_lauer@vexrobotics.com
Other Information
24th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Global Competitiveness Conference
The VEX college competition is only one of several events taking place as part of the 24th BEYA Conference in Baltimore, MD between February 18, 2010 and February 20, 2010.
Since 1986, the BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Global Competitiveness Conference has attracted the top professionals and students from every part of the nation and every field of science, engineering and technology. Throughout the three-day conference, the seminars and workshops offer new information on a variety of topics affecting technology professionals such as career advancement, diversity programs and specialized industry updates. Conference offerings also include a science and technology career fair and a VEX robotics competition, which are free and open to the public.
All teams should visit the official conference website to get a better idea of the specific conference details.
Schedule/Agenda
Thursday, February 18, 2010 College Team Hotel Check-in
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Hospitality Suite Open
Friday, February 19, 2010 VEX Collegiate Team Competition
Friday, February 19, 2010 College Student Dinner
Saturday, February 20, 2010 College Seminars & Career Fair
Saturday, February 20, 2010 BEYA VEX Awards Ceremony
Additional Information
| Webcast URL | Http://www.ustream.tv/channel/beya-vex-robotics |

