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- \u201cFor students who are considering engineering as a career, exposure to NX in high school is an incredibly marketable skill<\/STRONG>,\u201d said James Zandstra, sophomore at Missouri University of Science and Technology. \u201cThe reason for this is that NX is not typically available to high schools even for educational purposes. The fact that Westminster has a 3D modeling course specifically using NX gave me a competitive edge<\/STRONG> when I was a student.\u201d<\/LI>
\n- \u201cI have used NX extensively on the Mars Rover Design Team,\u201d said Bopp. \u201cMy freshman year, I designed many components including the suspension, soil extractor, quick-release mechanisms, and a science bay. My sophomore year, I designed a robotic arm and gripper. NX gives me the freedom to design anything I can think up<\/STRONG>.\u201d<\/LI>
\n- \u201cParticipation on the school\u2019s FIRST Robotics team really puts you ahead,\u201d said Zandstra. \u201cI was able to easily secure several paid internship offers based solely on my participation on Westminster\u2019s robotics team and my experience with Siemens NX.\u201d By not knowing NX software before college, I have seen how important it is for engineering,\u201d she said. \u201cTo learn NX in high school allows students to enter college with greater opportunities<\/STRONG>. NX is undoubtedly a valuable asset to projects students will encounter throughout college and beyond.\u201d<\/SPAN><\/LI>
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\nAll three alumni would agree that early exposure to NX software is important, not only to help students excel in the engineering field, but also in developing effective problem solving skills. De Groot, sophomore at Missouri S&T, who did not take Westminster\u2019s CAD course while in high school, says in hindsight, she wishes she would have.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/p>\n
Several of their graduates go to Missouri S&T (Rolla) and now use NX in college on their Mars Rover Design Team<\/A> and placed 2nd<\/SUP> in the world last May. Previously we blogged about Jonathan\u2019s use of NX<\/A><\/P><\/p>\n
Here are two links from KPLR11<\/A> and KSDK<\/A> to stories about Westminster\u2019s partnership with Ranken Jordan delivering modified cars to young patients.<\/P><\/p>\n
Here\u2019s school’s announcement regarding their competition in Little Rock:<\/P>
\nCongratulations to WCA’s FIRST Robotics team on their success at the Arkansas Rock City<\/P>
\nRegional in little Rock this past weekend!In a field of 54 teams, Westminster reached finalist<\/P>
\nstatus and received a regional award.After qualifying rounds, the Cyborg Cats were selected to compete in an alliance with teams from Ladue and Lee’s Summit.The alliance advanced through quarter and semi-finals, but were defeated in the finals.At the closing ceremony, Westminster’s team was named the recipient of the FIRST Robotics Entrepreneurship Award.This award recognizes the team that has developed and implemented the most comprehensive business plan to scope, manage, and achieve team objectives.The Cyborg Cats will next compete at the St. Louis Regional <\/A>on March 20 and 21.The event is free and open to the public. Come to Chaifetz Arena to see the Cats in action!<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- \u201cI have used NX extensively on the Mars Rover Design Team,\u201d said Bopp. \u201cMy freshman year, I designed many components including the suspension, soil extractor, quick-release mechanisms, and a science bay. My sophomore year, I designed a robotic arm and gripper. NX gives me the freedom to design anything I can think up<\/STRONG>.\u201d<\/LI>
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