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Lawrence Technology University

Lawrence Technology University

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Lawrence Technological University is one of of 13 comprehensive, independent, and technologically focused universities that houses over 100 academic majors within it’s 5 colleges. Students at Lawrence Tech start in their chosen major freshman year, with the idea that Theory and Practice will drive them to success in their field. Not just academic, LTU gives their 3000+ students a chance to get involved with 70+ different clubs and organizations, 25+ collegiate level athletics, and a home in Southfield, MI that is full of opportunities to explore.

Robotics Scholarship

LTU offers a Robotics Scholarship to students who have a history in FIRST, VEX, OCCRA, and ROBOFEST. You can apply when you are a senior and have already been accepted to LTU. Lawrence Tech also offers a major in Robotics Engineering that allows students with a background in robotics to continue their love for the field.

Booth Number: 18

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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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