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The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation sparks interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics programs.

The Aerial Drone Competition offers hands-on learning in drone technology, flight, programming, and documentation. Teams explore drone careers while developing workforce skills through teamwork and problem-solving.

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Check out the following links and social media accounts related to the VEX Robotics World Championship and the REC Foundation.

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The latest news and updates from the REC Foundation.

For over a decade, Todd Ensign has played a central role in growing robotics education across West Virginia. As Program Manager of the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Facility’s Education Resource Center (ERC), he has led efforts that have expanded REC Foundation programs from a single VEX V5RC event with 25 teams […]

For Nathan Matlack, robotics has always been more than just a hobby; it’s been a family affair and the foundation of his career. His journey began early, inspired by his mom, Kristi Matlack, who started the robotics program at their local school district and remains a coach today. Additionally, Kristi is part of the RECF’s esteemed […]

STEAM CODERS introduces students to coding, robotics, cybersecurity and design thinking classes that increase their range of knowledge. We teach logic, critical thinking and problem solving…

At North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton, computer science instructor Matt Hilton is doing far more than teaching code. As the coach of four competitive VEX V5 Robotics teams, Hilton is helping students from across North Carolina unlock their leadership potential, on and off the competition field and building a robotics program from the […]

In this edition: From Santa Cruz to the World Stage: How One Innovative Coach Is Transforming STEM Education in Bolivia At the Santa Cruz Cooperative School (SCCS), Innovation Director Josh Almoite is changing what STEM education looks like. In his second year on campus, Josh is successfully leading an innovation program featuring robotics, drones, and […]

Make an impact and volunteer at an Aerial Drone Competition. Learn how and read our training materials here.

The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation proudly offers the VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) to the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, Space Force, and Coast Guard JROTC programs. Cadets and students apply the leadership skills that they are developing in their JROTC programs to design, build, modify, and program robots in JROTC invitational events and […]

Being Girl Powered means finding people who you don’t see in robotics, getting them to try it, and making them feel like they belong.

The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship is just around the corner! The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) can’t wait to welcome teams from all over the world to this year’s event. In the meantime, ensure you’re fully prepared by reviewing the important information below to prepare for the best competition yet! Have questions? Check […]

RECF and Google Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators with Nationwide Robotics Workshops Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), in collaboration with Google, held robotics workshops in fourteen locations across the U.S. At each stop, hundreds of students attended immersive, hands-on workshops to dive into the exciting world of STEM […]

Manufacturing Engineering interns will be exposed to the Haas Automation manufacturing process from the ground up on how to build machine tools…

Throughout 2023-2024, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), in collaboration with Google, held robotics workshops in fourteen locations across the US.  At each stop, hundreds of students attended immersive, hands-on workshops to dive into the exciting world of STEM and robotics. Nearly 700 students, primarily middle schoolers, participated, with almost 600 exploring robotics for […]

As the Director of Corporate Citizenship at Northrop Grumman, Carleen Beste leads the development and execution of the company’s Corporate Citizenship strategic plan and programs. Her responsibilities encompass K-12 education, support for military personnel and veterans, environmental stewardship, employee volunteer initiatives, community engagement, and corporate philanthropy. In her role as manager of the Northrop Grumman […]

From Worcester to Worcester: A 7,781 Mile Robotics Journey 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 […]

Margie Eastman has played a vital role in growing and supporting robotics in Northern Virginia. She has been an active coach, judge, event partner, but most importantly an inspirational mentor to many new coaches and teams.In addition to coaching a team since 2018, Margie has served as an inspiration and mentor to many other coaches, […]

Jessica Constant has been involved in VEX IQ in Utah since 2016 and has been vital in the growth and success of the program. She was one of the first in her school district to start a VEX IQ program, and has been training and mentoring new coaches and Event Partners since then. Jessica is […]