We partnered with 4-H to achieve nonprofit status, enabling us to expand our community outreach and educational initiatives. Leveraging this partnership, we hosted a successful summer camp at the Washington County Extension Service Educational Center. This camp offered hands-on robotics experiences to children, fostering an early interest in STEM. Through the support of 4-H, we provided an engaging and educational environment, furthering our mission to inspire young minds.
Both of our coaches are employed at Intel Corporation, which has graciously provided financial support for our efforts by contributing $20 for each hour they devote to our FTC activities, split as $10 per hour for each coach. Additionally, our team benefits from a generous 25% discount on all items purchased from GoBilda. Many components of our robot are sourced from GoBilda's high-quality sets and equipment, which we have found to be exceptionally reliable. We deeply value our relationship with GoBilda and look forward to further strengthening our partnership in the future.
We partnered with NVIDIA to enhance our technological capabilities and bring advanced innovation to our robotics programs. Through this collaboration, we gained access to AI tools and mentorship from industry professionals. Leveraging NVIDIA’s resources, we incorporated machine learning into our projects, giving people real world experience with emerging technologies. This partnership has allowed us to elevate our educational impact, empowering students to explore the future of robotics and STEM with creativity and confidence.
We secured our Synopsys sponsorship by hosting a demo and engaging in discussions with the company's higher-ups. Our demonstration showcased the advanced capabilities of our robots and highlighted the educational impact of our program. The enthusiasm and professionalism we displayed during the demo convinced the Synopsis executives of the value and potential of our initiative, leading to their generous sponsorship.
Our team has been fortunate to partner with Team SWYFT, who have provided invaluable guidance and resources for our projects. Through their support, we’ve gained access to advanced robotics tools and mentorship that have helped us take our designs and programming to the next level. Many of the components and ideas we implement in our robots are inspired by SWYFT’s expertise. We truly appreciate their commitment to helping young engineers grow and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future
Polymaker has been an incredible supporter of our team this season. They provided us with high quality 3D printing materials and parts, which have played a huge role in improving our robot design and build process. Their products allowed us to prototype faster, test more ideas, and create durable custom components that we rely on during competition. We’re extremely grateful for Polymaker’s sponsorship and their commitment to empowering student engineers. Their support helps us keep learning, innovating, and pushing the limits of what our team can create.