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Community InvolvementEach year we demo our robot at major community events such as Back to the Bricks, Sloan Auto Fair, GM events, and open houses.
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Robo ConEach year we attend and demo our robot at Robo Con in Lapeer, MI. It is an event open to the public to engage the community in S.T.E.M. activities.
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MentoringOur students mentor Carman Ainsworth Middle School students in after-school STEM activities such as FIRST Tech Challenge and Stemnetics.
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PhysicsStudents on the team learn about physics and how it applies to robotics and everyday life in the off-season. Adults are also available to tutor our students having problems in such subjects.
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CalculusStudents on the team learn about advanced mathematics and how it applies to everyday programming and robotics in the off-season. Adults are also available to tutor our students having problems in such subjects.
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Awards and Grant WritingStudents learn about writing professional essays and giving professional presentations while writing awards and grant submissions,
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First Lego league Jr.We have started many FIRST Lego League Jr. teams in Michigan. Every year in December, we host at FIRST Lego League Jr. event.
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FIRST Lego LeagueWe have started and mentored many FIRST Lego League teams. We also host a practice event, a qualifying event, and the state championships in Michigan.
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FIRST Tech ChallengeWe have started multiple FIRST Tech Challenge teams. Our students and mentors continue to help mentor these teams
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