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Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 5630
Microsoft has generously offered grants for teams across Canada in 2017. During the months of January, February, and March, we’re highlighting Microsoft-sponsored teams! We talked to Team 5630 and asked them a few questions about the robotics season so far. FIRST Robotics Canada: How do you feel about the 2017 game? Team 5630: The 2017 game looks promising. On the
Dads of Daughters in STEM – Interview with Dr. Elliott Coleshill
by Kim Cooper As part of the Girls in STEM Executive Advisory Council, I’m honoured to collaborate with a group of talented leaders—including Dr. Elliott Coleshill. After a few short minutes chatting with Dr. Coleshill, it was abundantly evident to me that this man has the background, knowledge, and experience that far surpasses even the notorious bearded man claimed to be the “most interesting man
2016 FIRST Robotics Scholarships for Ontario Universities
Many Ontario universities and colleges are recognizing the skills and commitment that students participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition have and are offering scholarships to graduating students participating in FRC. For more information on the scholarships offered by each of these schools and a complete list of scholarships offered to FIRST students across the world, click on the image below. University of Ontario Institute
FIRST Walk-in and Online Help Desk Resources
FIRST Robotics Canada and FIRST Robotics Competition teams are working together to provide the FIRST Walk-In Help Centre and the Online Help Desk. Any team can ask experienced teams for help and support throughout the build season through either of these resources. Visit the resources page on these tools.
FIRST Robotics Competition “Ask the Expert” Webinars
FIRST Robotics Canada hosts weekly online webinars for teams to listen in and learn from the experts. Each week covers a new topic and is jam-packed with helpful information. Register for one of the webinars listed below or check out the archived copies of webinars that you may have missed. Date Title October 17, 2016 Girls in STEM: Why FIRST
TD Team-Assistance Grant Opportunity!
FIRST Robotics Canada is proud to welcome TD as a 2016-17 event and team sponsor! TD is thrilled to offer six (6) $2,500 grants to support teams in Ontario that make a demonstrable effort to encourage and demonstrate the participation and engagement of female members of your team in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). FIRST Robotics Canada (FRC) Ontario
SWATposium 2016
SWATposium is a great opportunity to introduce new members to the FIRST Robotics program and to get current team members involved by attending or presenting workshops. Sign up for the event at bit.ly/swatposium2016. SWATposium will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 05 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville). There will be 29 workshops for
FIRST Congratulates Exemplary Mentor
By Dorothy Byers Volunteers and mentors are key to FIRST Robotics Canada’s success. Without these devoted and tireless members of our community, the students from K-12 would not be able to learn through the FIRST family of programs. Whether they are teachers, industry experts, parents, or community members, they are all bound by the same passion–to bring the experience of
2056 Ways to Inspire Conference
FRC team 2056 is holding its FIRST Robotics Conference and Open House on October 1st at Orchard Park Secondary School in Hamilton Ontario. The conference is open to staff, students, and parents, elementary and secondary, experienced and inexperienced. Come and learn about robots and see what some amazing people are doing to inspire students in STEM! Conference Details Conference Registration Form Come
2016 FIRST Gateway Conference
North Bay and FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1305 will be hosting the FIRST Gateway Conference on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at Nipissing University. This event is open to all FIRST teams and will be filled with presentations and activities to help teams. Cost will be minimal. More details to follow, so check back later for updates! Contact Phillip Carmichael at phillip102004@yahoo.ca for more information