Introduced to the FIRST Robotics Competition Team 3102 in sixth grade by my teacher, I became hooked on the program’s emphasis on improving technology education since day one. I wanted to join a program where the most sought-after award is more important than the first place trophy. In fact, the Chairman’s award, which recognizes the team that successfully develops a program aligning with FIRST’s core values of furthering science and technology education, is the most prestigious honor that can be bestowed at a robotics event.
The Nevis Tech-No-Tigers program was founded in 2008 by a group of ten close-knit students and two science teachers. The program, by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), is a year-round activity. …show more content…
We speak about build progress or recent events and demonstrate our robots at a variety of local government and club meetings, such as those of the school board, Lions’, and Rotary Clubs from the surrounding areas. Our team has integrated robotics education in the classroom and local youth groups through Lego and VEX robotics programs, mentoring young students as they are required to work in teams to design a robot capable of solving a challenge. These programs exist to encourage cooperation, creativity, and innovation in students, skills that are not easily taught in a classroom setting. Also, members of TNT’s programming team have organized Hour of Code events to inform and instruct junior high and high school students on the educational and employable benefits of coding, giving all students hands on access and assistance to explore simple programming skills in an hour. Outside of the classroom, TNT has accepted the responsibility of mentoring rookie FRC Team 6453 from Kelliher, MN this year. Mentoring a team is highly encouraged by FIRST, and requires a significant time commitment from all departments to train new FRC members, on top of an already hectic season. In addition, TNT coordinates the largest FRC Kickoff and Week Zero practice events in Northern Minnesota, with over 13 teams attending to learn the new game, participate in workshops, and view the playing
The Nevis Tech-No-Tigers program was founded in 2008 by a group of ten close-knit students and two science teachers. The program, by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), is a year-round activity. …show more content…
We speak about build progress or recent events and demonstrate our robots at a variety of local government and club meetings, such as those of the school board, Lions’, and Rotary Clubs from the surrounding areas. Our team has integrated robotics education in the classroom and local youth groups through Lego and VEX robotics programs, mentoring young students as they are required to work in teams to design a robot capable of solving a challenge. These programs exist to encourage cooperation, creativity, and innovation in students, skills that are not easily taught in a classroom setting. Also, members of TNT’s programming team have organized Hour of Code events to inform and instruct junior high and high school students on the educational and employable benefits of coding, giving all students hands on access and assistance to explore simple programming skills in an hour. Outside of the classroom, TNT has accepted the responsibility of mentoring rookie FRC Team 6453 from Kelliher, MN this year. Mentoring a team is highly encouraged by FIRST, and requires a significant time commitment from all departments to train new FRC members, on top of an already hectic season. In addition, TNT coordinates the largest FRC Kickoff and Week Zero practice events in Northern Minnesota, with over 13 teams attending to learn the new game, participate in workshops, and view the playing