March 14, 2016
2016 Kansas State Fair 4-H SpaceTech Changes
-For all Divisions - Sources of scientific information must be cited on the front of your exhibit, including all posters and educational display boards.
-Computer Systems – Physical computers as an exhibit will not be accepted.
-Robotics - Weaponry is defined as any instrument, possession or creation, physical and/or electronic that could be used to inflict damage and/or harm to individuals, animal life, and/or property. Remote controlled robots are allowed under certain conditions provided that the robot is not drivable. Remote controlled cars, boats, planes and/or action figures, etc., are not allowed. A robot designed and constructed by two or more 4-H SpaceTech project members which is eligible for the Team Robotics Challenge, if entered. The Robotics Challenge is a separate class number and activity for general robotics.
-Rockets - Displays should be creative and showcase something specific you have learned in the Rocketry project during the current 4-H year. For example, rockets that have crashed and/or are highly damaged that can’t be launched again may be made into an educational display or poster that tell a great story with many lessons learned.
For more information, please contact Deryl Waldren, 785-462-6281, or e-mail dwaldren@ksu.edu.