More than robotics: Real-world learning builds skills and opens opportunities for students
The FIRST Robotics program in Kansas City brings students together from across the metro to compete, collaborate, and apply learning. The focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) provides students the opportunity for real-world learning and mentoring as they build and compete with their robotic creations. There is also a culture of inclusion and collaboration that is unmistakable, building skills that go far beyond practical STEM application.
Meet Odalys Garcia Hernandez, co-captain for the Cristo Rey High School Pumatrons, Team 5918, Jocabed Olvera-Santos, head programmer for the Pumatrons, and Cailyn Wesson of the Pumatrons; Anthony Salgado, Wyandotte High School and head coder for Team 1847, and Raz Concepcion, teacher at Wyandotte High School; and Alana Schmalzried-Lugo, Olathe Northwest High School and chief initiatives officer for Team 1710, and Rhonda Swails, mentor for Olathe Northwest.
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0:00 Welcome to the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition
0:19 Meet the teams
1:09 Team Initiatives
1:58 FIRST and Real World Learning
3:37 The secret sauce of FIRST Robotics
4:20 We absolutely need paid internships
4:54 The power to change the world