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Advanced Rocketry:
Bigger, Faster, Higher

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New workshop dates will be announced Fall 2007.

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Move beyond basic rocket kits in this course focused on bigger rockets capable of flying faster and carrying payloads.

Learn how to safely build and launch rockets with the capability of carrying experiments as you earn the certification necessary to incorporate these projects into your classroom.

Participants receive a rocket kit as well as supplies needed to complete the project. Upon successful launch and recovery of their rocket, participants may also be certified as Level 1 members of the Tripoli Rocketry Association.

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What you take home

Schedule of Topics

Day 1
  • Overview of Highpowered Rocketry
  • Project Introduction
Day 2
  • Design Principles
  • Begin Rocketry Projects
Day 3
  • Regulations and Materials
  • Continue Projects
Day 4
  • Recovery and Electronics Systems
  • Continue Projects
Day 5
  • Testing
  • Complete Projects
  • Launch Protocol
Day 6
  • Certification Launch at Wayside, Texas

Accommodations

Located a block away from the Center for Engineering Outreach, Gordon Hall offers convenience and comfort for workshop participants during the week.

Amenities include:

Each private bedroom and bathroom shares a common living area with one other workshop participant — perfect for teaming up on workshop projects. Parking, classroom and dining facilities are located within a comfortable walking distance.

Housing and meals are included in the cost of the workshop. Participants will check-in Sunday afternoon and leave Friday afternoon. Meals will be provided beginning Monday at breakfast.

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About the Instructor

Pat Gordzelik

Pat Gordzelik is first and foremost a rocket man. When not fulfilling his duties as vice president of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, Pat is a safety consultant for the SciFi channel show MasterBlasters.

In his virtually nonexistent spare time, Pat advises the Center for Engineering on its K-12 rocketry content and teaches this Advanced Rocketry workshop. This is Pat's third year to teach Advanced Rocketry.