Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob

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Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob
Youth Robotics Programs in DC, MD, VA - FIRST Rob

Project Report | Feb 24, 2017
Project Update for STEM Leadership Programs Feb 17

By Leighann Boland | Project Leader

Crowds at FTC NOVA
Crowds at FTC NOVA

VirginiaFIRST/FIRST Chesapeake continues to engage students with direct hands on programs using robotics as the "vehicle" to develop the technical and non technical life skills  to be successful in future academic and career efforts. Just this month we heard from one of our alumni who graduated from the FIRST Robotics Competition program last year. She attended a majority-minority public high school with a math proficiency rating 34 percent below the State average. She credits FIRST programs with providing her with both advanced STEM skills and the confidence to successfully apply to and attend one of  the top ranked undergraduate engineering colleges (US News and World Report.) She will be spending her freshman Spring Break in Ghana working on a clean water initiative.as part of Engineers Withouth Borders. It is so rewarding to hear these stories. The great news is that this individual is just one of many alumni who come back to us year after year to let us know how FIRST programs have continued to positively impact their lives - academically, professionally, and in their communities.

In the past 90 days, VirginiaFIRST/FIRST Chesapeake has successfully 

  • hosted local FIRST Robotics Competition high school teams for the 2017 internationally broadcasted Challenge. This kicked off the 6 week build season for 130+ FRC teams in DC, MD and VA.
  • completed the FIRST Tech Challenge local competition season in Virginia. These events were attended by approximately 8,000 of the best and brightest middle and high school students, as well as coaches, mentors and members of the general public. One of the most inspiring stories of the season involved the accomplishments of a newly formed team from Lucille Brown Middle School. Last year, this urban public school tested 51 points below the State average in Math and 28 points below in Science. These incredible young people worked with a FIRST VISTA to build their inaugural robot in the Fall. They competed in 2 local events and qualified for the semi-finals at both events! The excitement and pride shown by these students was an inspiration to all who watched them compete. We are truly building tomorrow's technology leaders.
  • organized and promoted 7 local FIRST Robotics Competition events in DC, MD and Virginia for March 2017. The District Championship Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton will be held at Virginia Commonwealth University in April 2017. The estimated attendance for these events is almost 60,000, with an additional 100,000 on-line live feed views from March 4th-April 8th.

The support of individuals help us continue to do what we do best  - build a strong and engaged community of future technology leaders in DC, MD and VA. 

FTC Eastern Team member with Mascot
FTC Eastern Team member with Mascot
Dedicated Volunteers
Dedicated Volunteers
In the Pits at FTC Central
In the Pits at FTC Central
Teams using FIRST Chesapeake tool shop
Teams using FIRST Chesapeake tool shop
Teams working to "bag and tag" their bot on time
Teams working to "bag and tag" their bot on time
FRC team bot on the field
FRC team bot on the field

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Location: Charlottesville, VA - USA
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Twitter: @firstchesapeake
Project Leader:
Scott Turnbull
Richmond , Virginia United States

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