Joe and Dorothy Scarlett are strong believers in the power of education to transform lives. With the help of their children, they put this belief into action by establishing the Scarlett Family Foundation in 2006 to provide merit and need-based college scholarships to Middle Tennessee students pursuing business degrees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded […]
Amir Tillis is a VEX alumni who participated in V5RC events while in high school. He currently works at Deloitte as a technical consultant where his primary focus is space and defense clients. “People always ask me what Technical Consultants do,” Amir told us. “Essentially we problem solve – a client comes to us with […]
“We believe in investing in the future of manufacturing and engineering students,” said Tanner Arnold, CEO and President of Revelation Machinery. “With this scholarship, we want to help empower the next generation of manufacturing professionals.” Named one of the top 10 manufacturing companies on the Inc. 5000 list, Revelation Machinery has been recognized as one […]
While dedicated mentors abound at the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, it is rare that a volunteer is named Teacher of the Year. In December, Natasha Craft, a robotics coach and educator of 27 years for Pulaski Elementary School in Somerset, KY, received the Robert and Patricia Kern National Teacher of the Year award for […]
Hyundai Motor America has opened applications for its fifth annual Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship. In September, five female STEM students will receive a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 each. Since launching the scholarship in 2020, Hyundai has provided $250,000 to the next generation of women leaders, helping to close the gender gap in […]
The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation supports high school and college students with dyslexia who wish to pursue a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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…
The Society of Women Engineers mission is to be an advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology.
SASA’s mission is to educate, engage and mobilize students to promote the expansion of and access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs.
This brochure provides an overview of the REC Foundation’s programs and competitions for participants in all grades from elementary school through college.
Online Challenges provide a unique opportunity for students to show off their work, win prizes, and even win a chance to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship.
The RECF’s global mission is to provide every educator with competition, education, and workforce readiness programs to increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science.
The Reece Foundation promotes manufacturing and supports education relating to engineering, maths and physics in the North East of the United Kingdom.
I told the kids, ‘I want you guys to explore different careers so you can find something that you’re going to wake up excited about.’ I love what I do. And through that, I think through my passion, through my joy, I can teach kids to start opening their minds to discover careers that they’re […]
Greenville, TX – November 18, 2024 – Another exciting and educational drone season has begun for thousands of middle and high schools nationwide. The Aerial Drone Competition’s Mission 2025: Gravity from the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) is leading the most comprehensive and exciting drone sporting initiative to promote hands-on, student-centered learning. According to […]
VEX Robotics teams spend months meticulously planning game strategies, coding for the best autonomous score, and building and refining their robot. It’s all part of the engineering design process. What if you only had 24 hours to build your best robot, with minimal knowledge of the game being played? On top of that, you’ve only […]
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 […]
Thank you to the students from all over the globe who participated in this season’s Online Challenges! We are so impressed by all of the entries we received, and we are thrilled to share the 2025 challenge winners. Congratulations to all of these teams! Click the links below to view the winning entries. Build Instruction […]
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 media production. This spring, his two new teams, one elementary school (VEX IQ), and one high school (VEX V5), will […]
The NSF Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity Engineering Research Center (HAND ERC) aims to revolutionize the ability of robots to augment human labor by developing easy-to-integrate and versatile dexterous robot hands that make robot manipulators useful “out of the box.”
Tara Petersen balances multiple roles as an assistant principal, classroom teacher, and VEX IQ Robotics coach in Nebraska. She leads both elementary and middle school teams and actively supports the broader robotics community through mentorship and volunteerism. Alongside her husband, she has donated hundreds of hours to help events succeed. Her efforts have fostered program […]
Joseph Amaro serves as the VEX Robotics Coordinator for the Sweetwater Union High School District in California, where he has built a model robotics program recognized across the state and beyond. Drawing on his background in Career Technical Education (CTE) and industry experience in telecommunications, electronics, manufacturing, and transportation, Amaro has developed comprehensive robotics initiatives […]
Preston Richey has dedicated over a decade to supporting VEX Robotics programs in Utah, most recently as a key figure in the Bear River High School robotics community. With a professional background that spans engineering and global experience, Richey brings a wealth of technical knowledge and a strong commitment to student development. Richey is committed […]
Jeff Farr has been a consistent presence in the California VEX Robotics community for more than a decade, serving as a coach, educator, and event partner at Foothill High School. Even following his retirement from teaching, Farr has continued to support teams, mentor students, and contribute to the broader robotics ecosystem. During his tenure, Farr […]
Bryan College has a successful and growing VEX team, recently qualifying for Worlds. We are seeking more members to join us in the pursuit of a championship. In addition to a host of scholarships, Bryan College offers a first-year $1,000 scholarship for participation in our VEX team. Join us as we celebrate the opening of […]
