OUTREACH

At the core of our team philosophy lies the belief that knowledge unshared is knowledge lost. With this principle as our foundation, we dedicate ourselves to tirelessly disseminating our wealth of knowledge to those keen on delving deeper into the realms of STEM and robotics. Our commitment extends to mentoring numerous teams, and we're delighted to present snapshots of our collaborations with these aspiring minds. These pictures stand as a testament to our dedication to nurturing curiosity and empowering the next generation of innovators.

Scouts BSA Outreach

Many of our team members are part of Scouts BSA troops. By introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Scouts BSA, we help to open a world of exciting opportunities for young minds to explore and discover. As traditional scouting values of leadership, outdoor skills, and community service blend seamlessly with the wonders of modern innovation, we help scouts embark on a journey that not only ignites their passion for nature but also fosters a deep curiosity for the ever-evolving world of STEM.

International Outreach

We are dedicated to breaking barriers and spreading the power of FIRST and robotics in underserved countries. Our goal is to provide local children with transformative opportunities, regardless of their background. Through collaboration, mentorship, and educational initiatives, we aim to ignite a passion for STEM, nurturing future innovators and problem solvers. With steadfast determination, we're committed to amplifying FIRST and robotics on a global scale, creating lasting change where it's needed most.

STEM Workshops & Classes

We're dedicated to cultivating the next generation of innovators. Through dynamic outreach initiatives in our local communities, we strive to ignite curiosity and passion for FIRST and robotics from an early age. Our engaging workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive events inspire young minds, introducing them to the captivating world of STEM. By fostering interest at this crucial juncture, we pave the way for a future generation of problem solvers and leaders in the realms of science, technology, engineering, and beyond.

Mentorship

Our team is dedicated to mentoring younger robotics teams such as FLL Challenge teams. We actively reach out to local teams, forging connections within our community to share knowledge and support one another in the pursuit of robotics excellence. We share our knowledge in programming, design, and teamwork to inspire the next generation of innovators. Together, we're shaping a future driven by creativity and collaboration in robotics and beyond.

International Team Meetings

In our current day and age, knowledge flows freely across the globe. With that in mind, we collaborate with other international teams to share robot tips and outreach opportunities. By sharing this information, both teams can increase the amount of support they are able to provide to the local community and better inspire others.

Breaking Barriers to Spread STEM

Financial

We introduced FLL at Guy Emmanuelle Elementary, a Title 1 school, to students unfamiliar with FIRST. The school is planning on forming a competing FLL team.

Neurodivergence

We had a 3 year long partnership with Friends of Children with Special Needs. We developed two inclusive curriculums and taught basic programming skills.

Language

We educated students about FLL and FTC at a summer camp in Taiwan.

Hyperion Workshop (2025-2026)

We ran an 8 week offseason program to teach and train the skills of rookie and junior members. We gave 80+ hours of instruction to 12 students, which also helped build the leadership skills of our senior members. At the end of the program, the new members were guided along the process of building a robot, successfully building a functional robot for the season and competing with it at the Lobster Cup.

Qualifier Hosting (2025-2026)

We hosted a qualifier at the Play Space, allowing 7 new teams to have an opportunity to qualify.

Team Interviews (2025-2026)

At every event we attended, we interviewed teams to learn and support them, giving Hyperion awards to recognize those with exceptional designs. This fostered a supportive environment among other FIRST teams.

Spring Into STEAM 2024

On March 27, the City of Fremont hosted its Spring Into STEAM event, an event where children of all ages (from preschool to middle school) have the opportunity to learn about the various interesting fields of STEM and have the chance to try some hands on activities. Event attendees also had a chance to see past science fair projects done by other students in our local schools. Our team members helped out at one of the booths during this event.

Volunteering at FLL Regionals

We volunteered at the FLL Regional Competition. We were Emcee's at the tournament because we wanted to be able to encourage the young minds.

Local FIRST Intro

We wanted to inform our community about first, therefore we decided to hold first intro sessions to let the community know about First.

Library Showcase

Our team was able to display a poster regarding our team information and spread the messages of FTC. The library is a great opportunity to gain youth who are interested in STEM and spark innovation for further learning, growth, and innovation. We hope to gain more passionate and innovative students to participate in FIRST Robotics and celebrate the accomplishments of the next generation of innovators and engineers.

Robotics Showcases

Our team organizes regular FIRST showcases at local libraries and schools where we invite FTC and FLL teams to present their robots to the community. In our most recent showcase, we invited over 6 FTC and FLL teams to display their projects, and had over one hundred community members attend.

Python Bootcamp

Collaborating with Alameda County Libraries, we proudly organize annual 9-week virtual camps in Python and Java for elementary and middle school students across the Bay Area. Our mission is clear: to introduce newcomers to the fundamental world of coding, laying a strong foundation for potential involvement in FIRST programs. These camps serve as a gateway for young minds to explore their STEM interests beyond traditional classroom boundaries. Through this initiative, we strive to cultivate a genuine passion for robotics, while nurturing an appreciation for the values embedded in FIRST programs. Our goal is to empower the younger members of our community, igniting their curiosity and setting them on a path of exploration, innovation, and growth.

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