As part of Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15) the REC Foundation is highlighting Hispanic members of the VEX robotics community. We recently sat down with Patricia Cortez, an educator based in Dallas, Texas, Air Force pilot and AI Researcher Victor Lopez, and Carlos Hernandez, Computer Science and Technology Department Coordinator for the Dallas Independent […]
Working with our partners at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the REC Foundation celebrates Native American Heritage Month by highlighting indigenous people in various domains of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We want to share individual stories to inspire you and your teams. We are so humbled to be a part of a diverse STEM community, […]
March 13, 2014 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is pleased to announce the VEX Robotics Competition UK National Championship to be held at the National Exhibition Centre as part of the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham on March 14 and 15. The event is expected to attract 40 teams with students from […]
ROCKWALL, Texas, April 22, 2013 – Over the weekend, more than 15,000 student participants, educators, mentors, industry leaders and community members from 24 countries descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center to celebrate the accomplishments of 700 of the world’s best student-run VEX Robotics Competition teams, as they went head to head with their custom-built and […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS – April 28, 2014 – Last weekend, the Anaheim Convention Center was taken over by more than 15,000 participants from 27 countries, as 760 of the world’s best student-run robotics teams demonstrated their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills, going head to head with custom-built and programmed robots at the VEX Robotics […]
Greenville, TX – April 20, 2015 – Over the weekend, more than 850 teams from 29 nations gathered at the Kentucky Exposition Center to compete with custom-built robots during three days of intense back-to-back matches. Teams sought to be crowned champions of VEX Worlds 2015, the culminating event of the season, presented by the Robotics […]
Manufacturing Engineering interns will be exposed to the Haas Automation manufacturing process from the ground up on how to build machine tools…
Louisville, KY – April 26, 2017 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX Robotics are thrilled to announce the elementary school through college winners of the 2017 VEX Robotics World Championship. Student-led teams from Canada, China, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States were awarded top honors this week in each of […]
Greenville, TX – June 10, 2021: The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, and VEX Robotics hosted a first-of-its-kind global student competition, the Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship on May 17-29, 2021, that showcased the incredible talent and skills of student competitors. With 12,693 participants, this revolutionary event was recognized by […]
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 […]
GREENVILLE, TX – September 30, 2015 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced partnerships with two school districts in Florida and Kentucky to bring the VEX IQ Challenge and VEX Robotics Competition to students and teachers at more than 170 schools. In Florida, the REC Foundation partnered with Alachua County Public Schools to […]
Like many REC Foundation (RECF) mentors, Yazmin Rivera got into robotics with little prior experience after her school’s STEM teacher departed and she was asked to fill in for the position. Despite this inexperience, she quickly became intrigued after attending an RECF training. Her curiosity was reinforced by her relationship with her father, an auto […]
This June, the REC Foundation worked with the Student Association for STEM Advocacy to help students use their voices to promote access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs for all students. Fourteen high schools and organizations joined training sessions and met with local, state, and national legislators. Participating schools and organizations include Harvey School, […]
Organization: South Panola High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Mississippi Squadron 081 (MS-081) State: Mississippi How did you become interested in robotics? My introduction to robotics happened during a JROTC introductory workshop for cadet instructors. Presenters explained to the group that the mission of the United States Air Force Academy Science, Technology, Engineering […]
VEX IQ Team 2021 won the STEM Research Project Award for their research into robotic devices used to help military veterans with spinal cord injuries at 2015 VEX Worlds. As a result of their research project work and advocacy, the team has been invited to attend the American Airline’s Sky Ball in Dallas, Texas, as […]
*Teams with an asterisk listed with their name qualify for VEX Worlds 2022. VEX Robotics Competition Middle School Division (LRT) V5RC World Champions – Middle School Overall Champions V5RC Tournament Champions – Middle School Divisional Champions VEX Robotics Competition Middle School Division Judged Award Winners (LRT) VEX Robotics Competition Middle School Division (LRS) Overall Top […]
For the last three years, the Defense STEM Education Consortium has partnered with the REC Foundation to invest in student interest in STEM careers by growing the Aerial Drone Competition with a priority focus on military connected students and other disadvantaged groups.
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 […]
Our REC Foundation colleague Roger P. Proulx passed away at home in Bradenton, FL on February 18, 2013 at the age of 67. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Martha Jane Proulx. The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation and all of us in the youth STEM community lost a respected coworker, […]
Great job to all students from all over the globe who participated in this year’s Online Challenges! We are so proud of all the entries we saw and we are excited to share this year’s winners. Congratulations to the teams below! Click the links below to view winning entries. Theme It Up! Challenge Career Readiness […]
Greenville, TX – October 11, 2023 – To celebrate the International Day of the Girl, The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced a partnership that will create greater access to hands-on learning, mentorship, scholarships, and workforce opportunities in robotics and drone programming for young women from […]
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.
Greenville, TX – November 12, 2024 — The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) expands its partnership with Native American Tribes across the United States to address the technological and educational disparities that persist in many Indigenous communities with supporters such as Google.org and Amazon. The REC Foundation seeks to empower Indigenous students by providing […]
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., April 23, 2012 – The Golden State grew a bit brighter this weekend as more than 10,000 participants comprised of middle school, high school and university students, educators and team mentors from nearly 20 countries around the globe showcased their smarts in the fierce three-day 2012 VEX Robotics Competition World Championship at […]
Greenville, TX – April 23, 2016 – More than 1,100 robotics teams from 30 nations gathered at VEX Worlds to compete during three days of intense back-to-back matches for the chance to become World Champions. In doing so, these 15,000 students broke the previously held GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest robotics competition! VEX […]
