FIRST Robotics / Overview

Overview:

The FIRST Robotics Competition is offered to students 14-18 years old. In its first year, STEM is starting a robotics team that meets each day during 5th period.

Vision:

"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."

Dean Kamen, Founder

Mission:

Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Opportunities:

During the course of the competition, students get to:

Learn from professional engineers
Build and compete with a robot of their own design
Learn and use sophisticated software and hardware
Compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments
Earn a place in the World Championship
Qualify for over $12 million in college scholarships