DPRG mailing list archives: [DPRG] Who wants to give a lecture?

Sat Sep 1 10:30:23 CDT 2001

Robert,

I told David Anderson that I would be willing to assist him.  I work very
close to UTD.

I could give a short history of the club, and would be willing to donate a
video of a recent DPRG contest.

Cindy

----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert L. Jordan" <rljordan at airmail.net>
To: <dprglist at dprg.org>
Cc: "'Michael Giambalvo'" <michael at thetower.dhs.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 9:42 AM
Subject: RE: [DPRG] Who wants to give a lecture?

> David P. Anderson, Kip, Eric, and others,
>
> This looks like a good opportunity for the club and for
> individuals to share and learn more regarding robotics.
>
> Any technical speakers with functional robots that
> want a free dinner and 15 minutes of fame?
>
> I'll help co-ordinate if you need help.
>
> Regards,
> Robert L. Jordan
> DPRG Prez. 2001
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Giambalvo [SMTP:michael at thetower.dhs.org]
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 9:19 PM
> To: dprglist at dprg.org
> Subject: [DPRG] Who wants to give a lecture?
>
>  << File: ATT00001.html >>   Greetings,
>
>    I represent the ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) chapter at
UTD. The ACM is a national organization designed to help teach and promote
computer science. The chapter at our school regularly produces a lecture
series for the benefit of our members.
>    Is there anyone (or a group of people) in the dprg who would be willing
to come and give a lecture at our school in the next few months?  Since this
is an organization for CS students, I'd like to focus on the programming
aspects of building a robot, yet still touch briefly on mechanical and
electric considerations.  It would also be fantastic if someone would be
willing to demonstrate a robot at the meeting.
>    I also have a hidden agenda with this lecture.  I'm trying to start a
robotics club at UTD that would compete at events like the Trinity
Firefighting competition.  I want to use this lecture to try to develop
interest and get a few of the CS people involved.  Also, a robotics club at
UTD would greatly benefit from contact from the DPRG.  Please let me know if
you would be interested in volunteering your time and expertise to us.  I
promise many free dinners to anyone willing to take up the challenge.
>    The lectures typically run at 7pm on Wednesdays (although we can be
flexible) and the guest lecturer (or lecturers) is treated to dinner at the
club's expense.
>
> Thank you for your consideration.