The Humberside Huskies Robotics Team #9262 is part of a larger organization called F.I.R.S.T. Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to “real-world engineering” as a student can get.

 Students receive valuable experience for their resumes, attend competitions, and access to hundreds of scholarships provided by FIRST. In addition, it is proven that FIRST students are 4× as likely to pursue a career in engineering and 2× as likely to pursue a career in science and technology compared to other students who did not participate in the FIRST curriculum.