Mahalo to all the Alumni volunteers who came out to the FIRST Robotics Expo at Kalani High School on July 23, 2022. The Alumni from various robotics teams on the island, came together to help promote their experience being in FRC and FTC to parents, and educators. We hope to inspire the next generation of keiki to enjoy the fun of S.T.E.A.M. through FIRST Robotics Programs such as FLL Jr., FLL, FTC, and FRC.
Come and Join us at the first ever FIRST Alumni Social at the Rainbow Pavilion on Saturday, August 14, 2022 from 11AM – 3PM.
Sign up on the google form today to reserve your spot. We will be having food / drinks / games / and FUN!
In an unusual act of team generosity, FTC Team Waffles (#14825) from Assets School will be giving away up to 15 new Chromebooks to New FLL or FTC Teams! These slick computing devices will be a huge benefit to teams who are starting out without a modern device to meet learning and programming needs.
Team Waffles received the Chromebooks as a part of a grant they received from GirlsWhoCode (GWC) and Trellix with the goal of increasing female interest in the STEM community.
Chromebooks are sufficient for FLL programming with the Lego App available on ChromeOS, and for FTC programming with the browser-based Blocks programming or OnBot Java programming. They are also user-friendly for students and coaches working on research and documentation.
If your FLL or FTC team is new to FIRST, and participating in 2022-2023 season, then you are eligible to apply for one of the Chromebooks. This is a need-based giveaway, which means priority will be given to teams who really need them. To request a Chromebook, visit Assets Robotics at this link: http://www.assetsrobotics.org
Mahalo to Assets Team Waffles for this incredible contribution to the FIRST Robotics community in Hawai’i.
Are you looking to start a FIRST robotics program? Want to find out more about FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, FTC, or FRC? Want some financial assistance? Join us for the Hawaii FIRST Robotics Expo for NEW and returning coaches! More information to come.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Kalani High School
Priority funding for new team incentive packages will be given to those who attend the Coaches Fair.
Deadline is 11:59 PM PDT on June 23 2022
Here are the steps to apply.
1) Find a mentor that works for DoD.
2) Your mentor will need to contact their DoDSTEM Grant contact person for their office.
For example, If the DoD mentor works at NAVFAC PAC, they would contact NAVFAC PAC FIRST DoD Grant POC or if they work at PHYS they would contact PHYS FIRST DOD Grant POC, etc.
3) Then, your mentor will get the password from that contact person and make an account on this website. https://first.dodstem.us
-This site is where the application will be submitted.
4) Be sure to remind the mentor to fill out the team information correctly because incomplete and/or incorrect information may result in loss of funds.
If you have questions, please contact Clinton Ng at Pearl Harbor #(808) 472-1351 or email him at [email protected]
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*Attend HFR coaches fair on 7/23 from 1-3 pm for priority access to funds
It is time to get ROBOTICS back on track in Hawai’i! Hawai’i FIRST Robotics (HFR) would like to help reestablish teams.
We want YOU to join us by putting together a team.
Check out this information we put together for schools… actually this stuff is good for ANY group wanting to dig into FIRST robotics. https://bit.ly/3yT3yfM
Sign up here to get more information for coaches, both returning and brand new! https://forms.gle/qXsg9u4TrDXzQV4y6
Did you miss the DOD STEM grant presentation yesterday? Email [email protected] for a link to the presentation.
MAHALO NUI to each and every one of our 100+ FABULOUS volunteers that came out to support the festivities this past weekend. The FRC Hawaii Regional, FLL Explore Expo, FLL Challenge and FTC demonstrations were a phenomenal success because YOU, our volunteers, freely, excitedly, and whole heartedly gave up your time to support robot enthusiasts from around the world!
A huge shout out goes to the following student leaders for their roles during the events:
