Webinar
Building a Safe Learning Environment: Robot Safety in the Classroom
October 22, 2024 08:00 PM
Enhancing safety and engagement in robotics education is crucial for creating a secure learning environment that fosters innovation and prepares students for real-world applications in automation.
Join Corey Adams, Education Program Manager at Universal Robots, and Ritch Ramey, Director of Education at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), for an insightful webinar focused on safety and engagement in robotics education.
What You Will Learn:
Risk Assessment Fundamentals: Discover how to conduct effective risk assessments for robotics in educational settings
Interactive E-Learning: Learn strategies to make e-learning more engaging for both instructors and students
Real-World Applications: Watch a video showcasing a robot in a work cell, where we’ll explain key risk assessments in action.
Classroom Safety and Responsibilities: Learn how to assess the safety of your classroom environment while understanding your responsibilities for maintaining safety
Automation Insights: Explore the role of automation in enhancing learning experiences for both instructors and students.
Whether you're an educator, administrator, student or industry professional, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to foster a safe and interactive learning environment in robotics education.
Corey Adams
Corey Adams, who is based in Columbus, Ohio, has over 10 years of experience in the industrial automation industry. He has worked in business development with Universal Robots for two years, and currently specializes in Education industry sales. Prior to joining Universal Robots, Corey worked in project management and technical sales for an industrial manufacturing distributor and robot integrator. He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard and holds MBA Degrees from Keller University in Finance and Marketing.
Ritch Ramey
Ritch Ramey has spent more than 35 years in the advanced manufacturing field promoting education and workforce development. As the Director of Education at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Ritch is able to support and develop educational programming and workforce development initiatives for our more than 1300 members. He enjoys promoting career exploration and training in the smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, robotics, and automation fields. He is skilled in program development, marketing, public speaking, grant writing, training, curriculum development, Learning Management System Platforms, coaching, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). He has been a local, regional, and state SkillsUSA CAD contest Coordinator. He also coordinated Ohio Vex Robotics State and local contest for many years as well as Outreach coordinator for the National Robotics Challenge from 2003 until 2022.
