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Important Update | Introducing RECF Robotics

New to Robotics and Drones?

The RECF’s robotics programs for elementary school through college students includes 1.1 million students in 70 countries. These engaging programs offer a direct response to workforce and industry needs with participants more likely to consider studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) beyond high school.

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RECF programs bring students, educators, families, volunteers, and industry partners together from around the world to inspire the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. Educators gain the resources, professional learning, and support to spark curiosity and expand STEM opportunities in classrooms and communities.

Together, we explore new possibilities, build skills through hands-on experiences, and compete as teams-forming multilingual alliances, solving problems collaboratively, and turning ideas into action.

Competition Programs

Partners Spotlight

Amazon

Beginning in 2022, Amazon and the Amazon Future Engineer program has worked with the RECF to bring computer science and STEM Education through Robotics Competitions to underserved Indigenous tribes across the United States.

Chevron

Since 2014, Chevron has partnered with the REC Foundation through providing support to the California State Championships allowing these events to be more affordable, closer, and impact more students.

EATON

Beginning in 2023, Eaton has invested in the Factory Automation Competition, Event Partner and Team Grants both Domestic and Internationally.

General Dynamics IT

General Dynamics IT supports the REC Foundation by providing returning team grants focused in Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Google

Beginning in 2016, Google has become an essential partner through supporting robotics growth, drone team growth, and partnering with the RECF to create the Girl Powered Initiative and the Google Mentorship program.

Kettering

Kettering University began their partnership with the RECF in 2021, hosting competitions, Event Partner Summits, and becoming a World Championship Sponsor

NASA

For over a decade, NASA and the RECF have worked together promoting STEM interest and workforce connections by growing robotics competitions at the high school level while supporting professional development for coaches.

Robolink

In 2022, Robolink began a joint effort with the RECF to support and sustain the Aerial Drone Competition through designing drones and educator resources.

Tesla

In 2018, Tesla partnered with the RECF to provide team support, Coach training, teacher stipends, and mentorship funding in Nevada, as well as continuing education credits through a one-of-a-kind externship program.

TI

Beginning in 2013, TI has partnered with the RECF in sponsoring the World Championship, provided funding for Girl Powered Workshops at their Headquarters and funded team equipment grants for TX.

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