NEW CASTLE — The engineering program at the New Castle Career Center (NCCC) is gearing up for a year full of competitions and learning. Several engineering students, including Eastern Hancock High School’s Nikolas Uhler, will be participating in robotic and rocketry team-project events. These events give students the opportunity to compete against teams from all across the country. Projects are student-led, with Engineering instructor Kelly Neal overseeing the projects.
Uhler is part of a team of seven that will be contending in a For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology (FIRST) technology competition.
The FIRST contest is designed for students to compete head-to-head by designing, building and programming a robot to complete a series of tasks. The robot will then contend in an alliance format against other robots. The competition consists of a local, regional and state championship rounding out at the FIRST World Championship held in the spring.
To follow the Uhler and his team, follow the New Castle Career Center on Facebook. For more information on the programs offered by the NCCC, visit nccareercenter.org
