First in Missouri

FIRST Robotics Competition is for students in grades 9-12. They are guided by adult mentors to design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition. We hosted the St. Louis Regional 4-day event at Chaifetz Arena. Forty-six teams from across the Midwest came together for this ultimate Sport for the Mind. The event was staffed by over 100 volunteers. A STEM Pathways Showcase was available on Friday and Saturday.

FIRST LEGO League introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO technology, helping todays students and teachers build a better future together. We had 240 teams participating in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge at 14 Qualifiers and 1 Championship. We had 119 registered FIRST LEGO League Explore teams who could share what they learned during the season at one of our 8 Festivals. A total of 299 volunteers supported the FIRST LEGO League programs.

FIRST Tech Challenge is for students in grades 7-12. Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed. During the 23-24 school year, we had 194 teams participating in events. We hosted 54 Meets (4 hours), 7 League Tournaments (1 day) and a 36 team Championship (1 day). This was possible due to the support of 400+ volunteers across that state.

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