RISS Continues PA Scholars Initiative
Meet the Three 2024 PA Robotics Scholars Partnerships with PA Rural Robotics and the PA Department of Education inspired Safety21 researcher Rachel Burcin to design an initial pilot to study and explore pathways to high-research university degrees. The PA Robotics...
RISS 2024 Launches
I was delighted to work with the RISS community to launch the 2024 RISS program. We work together to open doors to immersive undergraduate research experiences coupled with professional development, mentorship, and service learning to nurture future roboticists. The...
Rachel Selected as Women of Influence By Pittsburgh Business Times
Rachel Burcin was selected as a Women of Influence for Pittsburgh for her sizable impact on supporting inclusive pathways to robotics & AI education and careers across the region and globally. Annually, the Women of Influence Awards honor the region's most...
National Robotics Week Celebrating in Pittsburgh
National Robotics Week 2024 Excited to share that this year, we are combining efforts with the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering to host opportunities for students and families to experience and explore robotics.
Advocating for Immersive Research Experiences
Excited to be joining colleagues from across the country to advocate for immersive and accessible undergraduate research opportunities - across all disciplines. At the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) 2024 conference, I’ll share my work developing the...
Designing the Technology of Tomorrow: Who Has a Seat at the Table?
Technology is transforming our way of life and the future of work. Many observations show we are moving towards a digital future powered by data, machines, and artificial intelligence. The impact and importance of science and technology will be felt in a way and to a...