FAQs about AFCEA STEM
  • What is AFCEA?
    • Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) established in 1946, is an international professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally, by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them in an ethical forum. AFCEA enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology and strategy to meet the needs of those who serve. Reference: https://www.afcea.org/site/ (March, 2019)

  • What is AFCEA STEM?
    • AFCEA STEM is a collaboration among government, military, and industry professionals for the promotion of STEM.

  • What is AFCEA Robotics Challenge?
    • The AFCEA Robotics Challenge (ARC) is the first of many robotics challenges for children enrolled in grades 4-6 in the Dayton School District in Autumn 2019.

  • I am a student. How do I get involved?
    • Contact your school counselor to sign up for the challenge. To participate in the AFCEA Robotics Challenge you have to be a student enrolled in grades 4-6 in the Dayton School District in Autumn 2019.

  • I am a Scientist/Engineer how do I get involved?
    • Please contact the AFCEA STEM team by sending an email to arc@afceastem.org

  • How old do you have to be to participate in the AFCEA Robotics Challenge (ARC)?
    • The ARC is geared towards children ages 10-13, enrolled in grades 4-6.

  • How much does it cost to participate in ARC?
    • The ARC is no cost to participants and is made possible by the generous philanthropic contributions by sponsors and partners.
    FAQs about the AFCEA Robotics Challenge (ARC)

  • Where is the AFCEA Robotics Challenge being held?
    • The ARC is being held in Dayton Ohio. The final venue for the ARC will be posted on this website.

  • When is ARC being held?
    • The ARC is tentatively scheduled for September 14th, 2019. The date will be finalized soon. Please check the website periodically for updated information.

  • What should I bring to the ARC?
    • Teams are required to bring your own device (BYOD) to the challenge. Requirements for configuring your BYOD prior to competition day will be posted on the challenge page.

  • When will the team, mentor, and coach information become available?
    • The team information will become available as soon as all eight teams have completed registration. Mentor and coach information will become available after teams have completed registration and mentors/coaches have been assigned to the teams.

  • Where will team, coach, and mentor information be posted?
    • Team information will be posted on our website. Mentor and coach information will be provided to each team.

  • What documentation is needed to participate in the ARC?
    • The following documentation should be submitted prior to competition day:
  • Completed registration form for each team.
  • Parent consent form for each team member participating in the challenge.