Category: FIRST Lego League

mahalo to our volunteers

Luana

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:

  • FTC Inspire Award Team 18120 (Poki Cacti)
  • FLL Challenge Champion Team 51507 (Robo-Rangers – Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii)
  • FRC Student Ambassadors from:
    • Iolani
    • Kalani
    • Kauai
    • Konawaena
    • Maryknoll
    • Mid-Pacific
    • Mililani
    • Molokai
    • Pearl City
    • Punahou
    • Waialua.
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FIRST Lego League Challenge Cargo Connect 2022 State Championship Scores

Mari

University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Holmes Hall
February 26, 2022

Champion’s Award
1st Place51507Robo-RangersBoys and Girls Club of Hawaii
2nd Place3524Blazer BotsMililani Middle School
Core Value Awards
1st Place1578Maunawili Postal ServiceMaunawili Elementary School
2nd Place16871The HonubotsKailua Elementary School
Innovation Project Awards
1st Place51563Fast FoodersCommunity Team
2nd Place31920E.N.C.A.S.E.Salt Lake Elementary School
Robot Design Awards
1st Place30037TLS Green MachinesTrinity Lutheran School
2nd Place53953HippocratesKailua Intermediate School
Robot Performance Award
1st Place51507Robo-RangersBoys and Girls Club of Hawaii
2nd Place52418Mighty Ali’iAli’iolani Elementary School
Coaches Award
Dr. Rick Yamashiro2585KnightsSt. Joseph Parish School
Hawaii FIRST Robotics 2021-22 FIRST Lego League Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony: Cargo Connect

2021 FLL Season Update

Mari

We are gearing up for the Hawaii FLL Challenge 2021-2022 season! The planning committee has worked hard to put together tentative dates for this year’s events.

We want to find out from our teams how YOUR plans are going. We know things are still evolving as we navigate state health guidelines but please take a moment and let us know what your current participation plans are by filling out this survey by August 22, 2021.

To help you with your decisions here is what the Hawaii FLL Challenge Cargo Connect season looks like so far.

  • 2021 FLL Explore and Challenge – Cargo Connect Game Release
    • August 17, 2021@ 12:00 PM ET
    • Sign up here get a reminder
    • Click here for more information about National cost and registration
  • Registration Commitment (Google Form)
    • October 22, 2021
  • Kick Off – Virtual (Zoom)
    • October 30, 2021 @ 9:00 am
  • National Registration Deadline
    • November 30th, 2021 @ 11:59pm
    • Click here for more information about National cost and registration
  • District Tournaments (Virtual or In-Person)
    • Last two weeks of January 2022
  • State Tournament (Virtual or In-Person)
    • Last week of February 2022

Booz Allen and Hawai`i FIRST Robotics Are Creating an Island-Based Tech Talent Pipeline

Aaron

Hawai`i, best known as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, has a problem retaining talent in technical fields: Many young people have been leaving the islands due to a combination of the high cost of living and a lack of economic opportunities, both real and perceived. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated efforts to improve economic resilience by diversifying the local economy.  

Hawai`i FIRST Robotics and Booz Allen are working to be part of the solution by introducing students from ages 6 to 18 to STEM projects, aiming to keep tech talent in Hawai`i and grow the state’s innovation ecosystem. Read more …