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Imagine building a competition-ready robot in just 24 hours with minimal knowledge of the game and limited experience with a robotics kit. That was the reality for VEX V5 Robotics Competition team 22935A, Galactic Einsteins, who traveled from Worcester, South Africa, to Worcester, Massachusetts, coincidently to compete at the WAVE at WPI Signature Event. Despite the challenge, they embraced the engineering design process, pushing their skills to the limit. Read more about this inspiring team and their journey from their settlement in South Africa to Worcester Polytechnic Institute to compete on the global stage in the VEX V5 Robotics Competition.
Because they believe in the transformative power of STEM education, our partners and donors generously commit resources to Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) programming. Did you know that students are also instrumental in expanding opportunities for their peers through educational conversations with elected officials? This fall, four students from VEX V5 Robotics Competition team 91U traveled from the Philadelphia suburbs to the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to connect with their representatives. These meetings were preceded by a training session with the Student Association for STEM Advocacy (SASA). We are so proud of our student ambassadors for their passionate dedication to making STEM education accessible for all.
The International Robotics Honor Society (IRHS) was established in 2018 to recognize high school students for excellence, not only for their efforts on competitive robotics teams, but for academics, personal character, and community service. The RECF currently has sixty-two schools in four countries with chapters.
As a member of an IRHS Chapter, students gain access to a network of like-minded peers and mentors who can support their growth and development. Students must demonstrate evidence of significant leadership accomplishments, service to school and community, and good character. Members have the opportunity to participate in exclusive events and workshops, enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field of robotics.
By the end of 2030, an estimated 3.85 million additional jobs requiring proficiency in technical fields will be created in the U.S. Of those, 1.4 million jobs risk going unfilled unless we can grow the pipeline for workers in STEM fields such as skilled technicians, engineering, and computer science.
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All season long, around the globe, participants in RECF programs have been making headlines in the news. See some of the most recent stories about our teams and events here:
