Calling all girls, grades 6 to 12, to join our new robotics team. The following video shows you the challenge for this year's competition, and the list at the end of this post outlines our "needs."
If you're interested, we have the the "standard kit" to get started but we are in need of all the other "parts." If you want to be a part of this exciting new venture, sign up here: https://forms.gle/YL4ntD9y4s5fWRg16
If you are an adult and want to join this venture as a coach (not a Girl Scout? We'll buy your membership!), have a location available for a robotics lab (we will provide insurance), or can help secure sponsors, please email pima.neighborhood@gmail.com
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FIRST Robotics Competition gives high school students and their adult mentors the opportunity to work and create together to solve a common problem. Teams of students are challenged to design, build, and program robots and compete for awards, while they also create a team identity, raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and advance respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.
Beyond game play itself, students are rewarded by team achievements – in robot design and programming, demonstrating community outreach, Gracious Professionalism®, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Winning is always secondary to the quality of the overall experience.
What does every FIRST Robotics Competition team need?
- 2 or more adult Mentors with both technical and non-technical expertise willing and motivated to “coach” the team through the build and competition season (and beyond)
- 10 or more high school-aged students willing to put in time after school (and maybe some weekends) and to do any job the team needs to succeed (lots of jobs available for all skill levels and interests)
- Suitable in-person meeting location
- A standard kit of parts and a common set of rules issued by FIRST
- A community sponsor(s) that will help fund your efforts and provide other support
- The desire to learn, explore, strategize, build comradery, share ideas and talents, make new friends, be inclusive, and HAVE FUN!