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This year's game has offered a whole new array of challenges for teams to conquer. Right off the bat the BurgBots came together to brainstorm and discuss ideas. While few ideas have stuck through thus far, we're bound to find something that works eventually... right?
FTC stands for FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST means "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology"
What is FIRST Tech Challenge?
It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have!”
Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and can be programmed using a variety of languages, including Java. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. Each season concludes with Super-Regional Championships and an exciting FIRST Championship.
What is the impact of FTC?
The positive impact on FIRST Tech Challenge participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 86% have more interest in doing well in school and 87% are more interested in attending college.
2016 FIRST Tech Challenge Impact Infographic
FIRST Tech Challenge teams get to:
Design, build, and program robots
Apply real-world math and science concepts
Develop problem-solving, collaboration, and team-building skills
Build and become strong leaders
Understand and practice Gracious Professionalism™
Cooperate and compete in alliances at tournaments
Compete for awards on and off the field
Participate in a tiered competition that culminates at the FIRST Championship
Qualify for millions of dollars in college scholarships
Have fun!
(FIRST Tech Challenge Impact youtube video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvt3aAu6mzg)
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