Axel Reitzig serves as Executive Director of Innovation at the St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Center, where he has helped transform the local robotics landscape. Under his leadership, the district has built one of the largest school-based robotics programs in the country, offering equitable access and hosting up to 30 tournaments per season. Reitzig […]
Traeton Dansby has led the growth of the VEX IQ Robotics program in Bixby Public Schools to become the largest in Oklahoma, with 26 teams across five campuses. A coach, mentor, and community leader, Dansby supports new coaches and Event Partners, hosts events, and volunteers extensively. His commitment to collaboration and student impact make him […]
Yes, if a JROTC team qualifies for both events they are encouraged to represent their program in both competitions. This is not a violation of G4 as they are different programs.
Since 2022, the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. has partnered with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) to bring hands-on, classroom-based learning to life through the Factory Automation Competition and local grant making. This collaboration is equipping educators and inspiring students to build critical skills that drive future workforce success. Thanks to its generous support […]
In this edition: Building Career Pathways Through Robotics For over three decades in education, Bill McDonough has been helping students discover their voice, build confidence, and shape their future. Through robotics, he created what he calls a “seven-year internship for the real world,” a program where students learn not just to build robots but to […]
