Bender Robotics Critical Design Review (CDR)
Date: December 1st, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Boise State University
The Bender Robotics Critical Design Review (CDR) marks a pivotal milestone in the team’s journey toward NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge. During this event, student engineers will showcase their finalized system designs, present testing results, and demonstrate how months of collaboration and iteration have brought the robot to life.
Attendees will get an in-depth look at how each subteam — Navigation, Regolith Handling, Drivetrain, and Chassis — has advanced their designs from concept to near-complete implementation. The team will share lessons learned, key design trade-offs, and their final integration plans as they prepare for full-scale testing.
This event will also feature a live demo of last year’s competition robot and earlier prototypes, offering a unique opportunity to see how far the team has come in both design and capability.
Join us to:
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Experience the team’s progress and see this year’s robot take shape
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Learn about each subsystem’s design journey and engineering decisions
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Watch a live robot demonstration in action
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Connect with student engineers, mentors, and community supporters
Whether you’re a faculty reviewer, sponsor, student, or enthusiast, your insights and support play a crucial role in shaping the success of this mission.
Follow the team for updates, photos, and progress as we move toward competition:
BenderARS.com
WiTECH isn't just another conference. It's your strategic advantage. It's where you stop apologizing for taking up space and start commanding the room, where you transform from being the woman who "knows some tech stuff" to the leader who shapes entire industries.
Because when women lead in technology, everyone wins.
The products are more inclusive. The teams are more innovative. The solutions actually solve real problems.
And the future becomes something we're all excited to live in.
Join us as we provide 3 areas of focus:
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If your data feels chaotic, scattered, or underused, you’re not alone—most businesses are sitting
on gold they haven’t learned to mine.
In this masterclass, you’ll uncover how to turn everyday data into actionable insight that fuels growth, boosts efficiency, and strengthens security. We’ll break down data management, modeling, automation, and privacy in a way that’s practical, understandable, and immediately usable.
You’ll walk away knowing exactly how modern companies build data-driven confidence—and how you can, too.
Note: Log in 15 minutes before the webinar time to be ready for an on-time start.
Be prepared to take notes, as this is LIVE and not recorded.
Instructor details:
Mike Magalsky is a veteran data architect, consultant, and founder of infoVia, bringing more than 25 years of experience designing and securing large-scale data systems for enterprises across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and insurance. Formerly responsible for leading one of the world’s largest data warehouses at Micron Technology, Mike now helps organizations modernize their data strategy, strengthen analytics capabilities, and reduce operational risk. A certified PMP, Certified Data Vault Modeler, and Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner, he is also a frequent speaker and contributor on topics such as data governance, AI readiness, and enterprise architecture. Based in Boise, Idaho, Mike is known for simplifying complex data challenges and guiding companies toward practical, scalable, and secure data solutions.
Idaho Technology Council member, Mike Magalsky, Founder of infoVIA, has partnered to provide this masterclass From Data to Decisions. It is FREE, but you must register to receive the instructions to join. It will not be recorded, but you will be able to ask questions during the class.
This lunch session will include:
🔹 Spotlight on an Idaho innovator
🔹 An expert panel discussing the practical impact of recent federal actions and upcoming legislation on healthcare - what health tech entrepreneurs and leaders should plan for now. Including Q&A.
🔹 Lunch & Networking
If you’re building, scaling, or implementing health technology, this is the conversation you need to be in. Lunch provided.
The Meet and Greet is essential for anyone who uses or develops biomedical devices, sensors, or systems for foundational research, applied research, or clinical applications.
- Explore State-of-the-Art Research Resources: Join us for presentations detailing our world-class facilities and specialized equipment, which are available to support your research and development needs.
- Learn about the new Clinical and Translational Research Development (CTR-D) program.
- Identify potential collaboration opportunities and access information regarding cutting-edge design and development resources.
- Flexible IP Ownership: Learn about our new business-friendly intellectual property frameworks with transparent licensing options and no hidden fees.
- Cost-Effective R&D: Leverage university resources to reduce your development costs while accessing specialized expertise.
- Engage with the College of Engineering’s Senior Design faculty to learn of opportunities for teams in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Computer Science to develop biomedical or food processing related engineering prototypes in collaboration with your company.
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Time: 5–7 PM
- Location: Lookout Room, 3rd floor, Student Union Building, Boise State University (look for signage)
- Register: Register here by December 1, 2025 (required for parking and catering).
If you would like to learn more about us prior to the Meet and Greet, please visit the CEBS COBRE website.
Attendees are encouraged to bring and share brochures, promotional materials, or literature for distribution; a dedicated table will be available for the dissemination of this industry information.
This class is for adults (or teens with an adult) interested in learning the basics of laser engraving!
Step away from your screens and into a relaxed and fun atmosphere where professionals gather to socialize while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks. Whether you’re a seasoned techie or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to meet others in the industry, discuss light topics, and expand your professional network.
High Tech Connect is ITC’s monthly networking event specifically designed for tech professionals and those in tech-adjacent fields. Hosted at ITC Member organizations, this informal gathering takes place on the last Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm.