FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC, “the varsity sport for the mind,” combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. Within the constraints of competition rules, limited resources and demanding timelines, teams consisting of 25 or more high school students design, build and program their robotic competitors. A successful FRC team embodies all the characteristics of any successful technological enterprise. Teams are challenged to apply math and science knowledge, solve problems, make decisions, communicate complex ideas, manage resources, raise funds, design a team “brand,” collaborate and exercise leadership. It’s as close to “real-world engineering” as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time as well as technical and entrepreneurial expertise guiding teams throughout the build and competition seasons from Winter to Spring each year.
For information:
2010 New Jersey FIRST Robotics Competion, March 5-7, 2010: HERE
2010 New York City FIRST Robotics Competition, March 12-14, 2010: HERE
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FRC news & announcements
NYC Teams Represent FIRST at NYS Fair!
The New York State Fair will have a FIRST Exhibition featuring a partnership between FIRST and … (read more)
Register Now for Off-Season Event and Win Funding for Your Team!
There’s an exciting new opportunity in NYC courtesy of Team #3017!!! The team from Francis Lewis … (read more)
Vote for FIRST and Raise Awareness While also Raising Funds
FIRST has an opportunity to receive $200,000 from American Express through Members Project. FIRST is … (read more)
Farewell Graduating Seniors
Seniors from Team 3112, Gateway Falcons, move on to bigger and better!
Alex Germosen received an $18,000 … (read more)
LRIG Awards John Morin Memorial Scholarship
Yesterday, the Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) Mid Atlantic Chapter in cooperation with NJ FIRST awarded … (read more)
2010 Breakaway Scrimmage Hosted by Team 3017
Where: Francis Lewis High School
58-20 Utopia Parkway
Fresh Meadows, NY
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 (7:00am-4:00pm)
Cost: $200 per … (read more)
Team 102 Mentor Reflects on Newton Semi-Final Run
Our Friends on Team 102 we lucky enough to make it to the Newton Division semi-finals … (read more)
NJ FTC Coordinator name FTC Volunteer of the Year
Everyone in New Jersey FIRST would like to congratulate Vince Frascella, the NJ FTC Coordinator on … (read more)
NYC Alumni Spotlight
Coming off the excitement of the NYC Regional Competition it is clear that FIRST alumni go … (read more)
FIRST Scholarships Still Available!
Attention all seniors and juniors in the tristate area. Deadlines for applying for specific FIRST Scholarship … (read more)
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