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The second annual FIRST Robotics Society Symposium Mechfest is coming to SAIT on August 27th 2016. Whether you’re a student, parent or someone interested in starting a FIRST team at any level, come out and attend these informative workshops. Check out the schedule, and then register online. See you there!
Congratulations to Lacombe High School, Junior High, Elementary and sponsors DOW Canada for a successful ten years of robotics involvement. Having experienced such great results at the FLL and FTC levels, over 50 high school students are now ready for the challenges of FRC! At their recent celebration, MP Blaine Calkins got to see the results … Read more
For the first time ever, FIRST has released a teaser trailer to the upcoming FRC challenge! The 2016 game is apparently called FIRST Stronghold, which sounds very intriguing. Check out the video below!
Intimitrons, SKY-Net and Manning Robots had an opportunity to attend the second international STEM Conference in Saskatoon recently. While demonstrating their robot to thousands of eager students, there were many opportunities to showcase their talents with renowned speakers and senior industry sponsors. Two of the team members participated in the Authentic Application of STEM Curriculum … Read more
Canadian astronaut David Saint Jacques dropped by Beakerhead and was really impressed by the FIRST Robotics FRC demonstration put on by teams from FRCWest. So much so, in fact, that he has let us say that he really endorses FRC and FIRST programs as valuable programs for students. FIRST programs really do inspire students, and thanks to … Read more
The FRCWest team is at it again, this time setting up at Beakerhead, the “science and technology through art and culture” expo being held at Bankers Hall in Calgary. Looks like they have just enough space to have a mini Recycle Rush game. If you get a chance, go check it out!