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Robotics Club third in competition by The Journal --- 4/18/2012
Shepherd teams take several places in international tournament
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Shepherd Robotics Club takes third place in international competition
by Shepherd News --- 4/12/2012
Members of Shepherd University's Robotics Club won third place at the 2012 Trinity College International Fire Fighting Competition in Hartford, Connecticut, on March 31. Shepherd teams also took fourth place, ninth place,
and 11th place.
"I'm very pleased with our students' performance," said Dr. Seung-yun Kim. "They have worked really hard and are very dedicated."
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Useful Machines by The Journal --- 03/05/2012
As a small crowd of wide-eyed children and eager adults watched the white-painted maze on the Butcher Center gym's hardwood floor, 20-year-old Shepherd University sophomore Courtney Crites carefully placed a homemade miniature robot into the proverbial squared circle.
Looking on with a mixture of baited breath and nerve-wracking anxiety, the computer engineering major observed the small, plastic automaton as it slowly but successfully navigated the maze, deftly snuffing out a lit candle at the end with one fell swoop of a makeshift appendage.
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Some robots not just science fiction by Shepherdstown Chronicle --- 02/24/2012
Shepherd University's CME department has set up an annual Robotics competition that is held in March. This year, on March 3 and 4, the second annual ShepRoboFest will take place at the Butcher Center. Dr. Seung-yun Kim heads up the RoboFest competition. The RoboFest has three categories for students of different ages to participate. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd to host second annual Robotics Festival
by SU News --- 01/24/2012
The second annual ShepRobo Fest will be held at the Butcher Center on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4, hosted by the Department of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering.
Dr. Seung-yun Kim said he has traveled to middle schools and high schools in Maryland and West Virginia to show students the robots and to talk about the competition. Kim said he expects more competitors and spectators this year.
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Shepherd University professor aids two high school teachers by Herald-Mail --- 08/26/2011
Seung-yun Kim worked with two local high school teachers who were awarded a $36,000 grant through the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence program.
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Local teachers awarded grant by The Journal --- 08/18/2011
Dr. Seung-yun Kim worked with two local high school teachers who were awarded a $36,000 grant through the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) program. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd earns grant of nearly $29,000
by The Journal --- 06/08/2011
Seung-yun Kim has received a $28,800, one-year grant award from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence program. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd University space grant recipients present findings by The Journal --- 06/04/2011
Seven Shepherd University students who were recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2011 NASA Day. Students who received scholarships from the program were also recognized. Continue Reading ...
Students take part in robotics competition by The Journal --- 05/17/2011
The PyroBots, First Lego League robotics team No. 2512 from Shenandoah Junction competed in the 2011 ShepRobo Fest robotics competition on March 26 and 27 at the Butcher Center at Shepherd University. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd professor gets $28,800 grant by Herald-Mail --- 05/16/2011
Seung-yun Kim recently received a $28,800 grant award from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) program. Continue Reading ...
Home-schoolers participate in ShepRobo Fest by The Journal --- 05/12/2011
In 1989 accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded the organization FIRST-For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - with programs designed for young people.
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Shepherd University's NASA Day recognizes students by Spirit of Jefferson -- 05/04/2011
Seven Shepherd University students who were recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2011 NASA Day.
Students who received scholarships from the program were also recognized.
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Robotics team takes third place by Spirit of Jefferson ---04/27/2011
Shepherd University students took third place in the Trinity College International Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest and Robo Waiter Competition in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 9 and 10.
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Shepherd faculty receives $28,800 grant from WV-INBRE by SU News --- 04/27/2011
Dr. Seung-yun Kim has received a $28,800, one-year grant award from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) program. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd University's NASA Day recognizes students by SU News --- 04/25/2011
Seven Shepherd University students who were recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2011 NASA Day.
Students who received scholarships from the program were also recognized.
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Shepherd take third place in international robotics competition by SU News --- 04/20/2011
Shepherd University students took third place in the Trinity College International Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest and RoboWaiter Competition in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 9 and 10 and were the only U.S. team to place in the senior division of the fire fighting category.
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Shepherd holds first Robotics Competition by Spirit of Jefferson --- 04/02/2011
Shepherd University's Department of Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering held its first SehpRobo Competition over the weekend. Continue Reading ...
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ShepRobo Fest: Student robots do battle by The Journal --- 03/28/2011
In an arena that looked the set of a 1950s Godzilla film, miniature, spider-like robots built by some of the area's brightest young minds battled for the No. 1 spot this weekend as just one part of Shepherd University's 2011 ShepRobo Fest. Continue Reading ...
ShepRobo Fest: Organizers Hope Robo Fest Draws Students to Math and Science
by WHAG News --- 03/27/2011
A robotics competition at Shepherd University this weekend mixed mathematics and science with video game controllers. Organizers of the first annual Shep Robo Fest say this competition develops American students' interest in subjects like math and science, fields they usually fall behind in on the international stage. Continue Reading ...
ShepRobo Fest robotics competition tricks students into learning by Herald-Mail --- 03/26/2011
A fire burned in the back room. Onlookers held their breath. Precious seconds were ticking by, and the lone firefighter on the scene was repeatedly running headfirst into a wall. Continue Reading ...
Students take tour of Shepherd campus by The Journal --- 03/25/2011
Seventh-grade students at Wildwood Middle School who demonstrated academic and citizenship achievements during the second marking period visited Shepherd University on March 4.Continue Reading ...
ShepRobo Fest to be held March 26 and 27 by SU News --- 03/08/2011
The Department of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering at Shepherd University will host the 2011 ShepRobo Fest robotics competition on March 26 and 27 at the Butcher Center.
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Shepherd to host first Robotics Competition by SU News --- 01/13/2011
The Department of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering at Shepherd University will host the 2011 ShepRobo Fest robotics competition on March 26 and 27 at the Butcher Center.
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Shepherd's Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering receives grant by SU News --- 10/04/2010
Shepherd University's Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering recently received a $98,000 West Virginia EPSCOR Research Trust Fund grant, which was matched by the Shepherd University Foundation. Continue Reading ...
Research and Technology Efforts Continue to Move State Forward
by huntingtonnews.net --- 09/26/2010
Shepherd University received just under $100,000 to develop an "Undergraduate Research and Experiments in Robotics-Based Accomplishments for STEM Students" project. Continue Reading ...
Space grant recipients present research by The Journal --- 05/12/2010
On April 21, 13 recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2010 NASA Day. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd professor receives faculty research development award
by InthePanhandle.com --- 05/05/2010
Dr. Seung-yun Kim has received a $24,695 West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) Faculty Research Development Award for the funding of his proposal "Modeling, Verification and Simulation of Molecular Biology System Processes Using Petri nets." Continue Reading ...
Shepherd professor receives faculty research development award by SU News --- 05/04/2010
Dr. Seung-yun Kim has received a $24,695 West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) Faculty Research Development Award for the funding of his proposal "Modeling, Verification and Simulation of Molecular Biology System Processes Using Petri nets." Continue Reading ...
Shepherd students compete in robotics competition by InthePanhandle.com --- 05/04/2010
Dr. Seung-yun Kim, assistant professor of computer and information sciences and faculty advisor for the Robotics Club, said that the club and competition provides good experiences for students.
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Shepherd students compete in robotics competition by SU News --- 05/03/2010
Members of the Shepherd University Robotics Club took second place at the recent Abington Regional Firefighting Robot Contest at Penn State Abington in Pennsylvania. The object of the exercise was to create a robot that could find the fire in the maze and extinguish it. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd University Focus on Student Learning Series
by SU Teaching and Learning
--- Spring Wrap-Up 2010
Dr. Seung-yun Kim, with the CIS department, organized a guest lecture with San Diego State University professor, Dr. Gordon Lee. Lee's lecture focused on innovations in the field of robotics and was attended by 60+ Shepherd University students and faculty, as well as members of the greater local community. Along with the funding from CTL, Kim received a matching grant from the NASA WV EPSCoR association to assist with travel costs associated with bringing Dr. Lee to Shepherd. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd NASA fellows present research by InthePanhandle.com --- 04/29/2010
On Wednesday, April 21, 13 recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2010 NASA Day. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd NASA fellows present research by SU News --- 04/27/2010
On Wednesday, April 21, 13 recipients of the West Virginia Space Grant Undergraduate Fellowship Program presented their research as part of the 2010 NASA Day. Continue Reading...
Shepherd hosts seminar on robotics research on March 31 by SU News --- 02/22/2010
Shepherd University will host "What's New in Robotics Research? From Manipulator Arms to Intelligent Robot Colonies," a seminar presented by Dr. Gordon K. Lee, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at San Diego State University. The seminar will be Wednesday, March 31 at 9 a.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center, room 108. This seminar is supported by Shepherd's Center for Teaching and Learning and the NASA WV EPSCoR.
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Shepherd hosts seminar on robotics research on March 31 by InthePanhandle.com --- 02/22/2010
Shepherd University will host "What's New in Robotics Research? From Manipulator Arms to Intelligent Robot Colonies," a seminar presented by Dr. Gordon K. Lee, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at San Diego State University. The seminar will be Wednesday, March 31 at 9 a.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center, room 108. This seminar is supported by Shepherd's Center for Teaching and Learning and the NASA WV EPSCoR.
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Computer degree added: Shepherd University aims for marketable grads
by The Journal --- 03/26/2008
Faculty members at Shepherd help each other develop labs for students, and new classes to offer, said Seung-yun Kim, who recently came to the university and is an assistant professor of computer information and science. Continue Reading ...
Shepherd University adds new program: Assistant professor Seung-yun Kim says computer engineering is hot by The Herald-Mai --- 02/03/2008
Seung-yun Kim, an assistant professor involved in the new four-year degree program, said he recently did an Internet search and discovered there were 200 computer engineering jobs available within a 60-mile radius of Shepherdstown. Continue Reading ...