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Current Events
Workshop [Bay Area Chapter]: February 23, 2024; 4-7p
Description:
Join us for an informative event where we'll share valuable insights on how to land your dream job! Whether you're a recent graduate or looking for a career change, this event is perfect for you. Our experts will provide practical tips on self-advertisement and guide you through the interview process. In this workshop we will cover promoting yourself on LinkedIn, perfecting your resume, and mastering the interview process. The objective of this workshop is to empower minority groups interested in autonomous vehicles and robotics to tell their story boldly and effectively through the future interview process and conversations
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-hired-self-advertisement-and-the-interview-process-gatik-bir-tickets-827510745917?aff=oddtdtcreator
BiR Summer 2023 Workshops!
Upcoming Workshops dates and topics:
6/18 Python (11:30a-1:30p PST)
7/16 Arduino (10a-12p PST)
8/20 Artificial Intelligence Python
9/17 Drones
10/01 Plant watering with VIAM Robotics
10/15 Raspberry Pico Robots
11/19 AI using Python Part II
Past Events
IROS 2023 (Detroit Michigan) Networking Session
ICRA 2023 (London) BiR Networking Session
BiR Summer 2022 Workshops!
Please join Black in Robotics for a networking social hour. There will be a short presentation on the mission of BiR, ongoing activities, and how to become involved as members and allies. Following the presentation, we will have networking with refreshments. Guests must be registered for ICRA 2022. Date/Time: Tuesday May 24, 2022, 5:45-6:45p EST.
BiR at ICRA 2022
STEAMSPORT Leadership Training by Black In Robotics Outreach sponsored by Amazon
BiR at ICRA 2022, over 50 Black and ally roboticist learning about BiR mission and activities over ice cream!
BiR at ICRA 2022: Dean Ayanna Howard discussing BiR Activities in the ice cream social!
Workshops dates and topics:
7/17 VEX VR/Tinkercad
724 Arduino
7/31 Arduino
More coming in August!
BiR Bay Area Chapter Launch!
The BiR Bay area chapter will be launching this summer 2022, with a launch date of Sunday August 28th 2022 from 12p-3:30p PT. Location details can be found in the BiR Slack and Email list, please email blackinrobotics@gmail.com with any questions!
We will have time for networking, hearing about technical work from the BiR Bay Area Directors and hearing from our industry partners. Food will be provided.
Introduction to Robotics Workshop, Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:00 pm, EDT
ROS2 Software Workshop, Sunday, March 14, 2021 5:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/143877498471
Arduino Workshop, Sunday, March 28, 2021 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144518339243
ROS2 Software Workshop, Sunday April 11, 2021, 5:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144516515789
Arduino Workshop, Sunday, May 2, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144678239509
Arduino Workshop, Sunday, May 16, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/148026413989
Arduino Workshop, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 4:00 pm EDT
ROS2 Software Workshop, Sunday May 30, 2021, 5:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144516820701
Arduino Workshop, Sunday, June 13, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/148044843111
Building a ROS2 Robot Workshop, Sunday, June 27, 2021, 5:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144488642419
Arduino Workshop, Sunday, July 11, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144679057957
Elementary VEX VR Robotics Workshop, Sunday, July 18, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150135309753
Building a ROS2 Robot Workshop, Sunday, July 25, 2021, 5:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145965846777
Arduino Workshop II, Sunday, Aug 1, 2021, 3:00 pm EDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50834499047
Black in Robotics - Boston Chapter Launch
Black in Robotics is launching the first local chapter in Boston, MA. Virtually join us on March 30, 2021, to network with the community, learn how industry and academia are coming together around the goals of Diversity, Community, and Excellence!
Through the Boston chapter, BiR will create opportunities for early-career roboticists to collaborate and connect.
Join roboticists from all career stages and backgrounds to:
Learn more about the Boston Regional Chapter plans for the coming year.
Hear a panel of expert roboticists from academia and industry discuss their work and the importance of diversity in robotics.
Understand the importance of industry partnerships and how companies like Amazon and Teradyne are tackling DEI initiatives.
Connect and network with other Black roboticists.
Get first-hand knowledge about exciting upcoming BiR initiatives.
Details:
We will have a virtual session for Boston Locals from 5:30-6:35pm EST, the agenda will include hearing from a local Boston panel of Roboticists and a networking activity.
We will have a Virtual General Session open to the entire BiR community from 6:40-7:20pm EST. Where the agenda includes hearing from our industry partners on their diversity initiatives and partnership with BiR as well as ongoing BiR initatives.
Please register here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/BlackinRoboticsBostonChapterLaunch
All events will be hosted virtually through the AccelEvents platform. Please remember to select the sessions you plan to attend!
IROS!
We are hosting two events around the time of one of the biggest conferences in robotics, IROS (or the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems). Our formal launch event at IROS will be held on Saturday October 31st and our student engagement event will be held on Saturday, November 14th. We will also have an Ally Event Sunday November 1st, 3pm PT (details below). Click the links below for more information!
D.I.Y. Robotics Workshop
In partnership with Black Women in A.I., Black In Robotics will be hosting Introduction to Robotics and Advanced Robotics workshops. Feel free to sign up below!