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FIRST® Team 424 RustBeltRoboticsBuffalo, extends beyond being a mere assembly of students, mentors, and volunteers gathering to construct a robot.
Nurturing an inclination towards STEM-related domains profoundly influences students’ lives. Participation in FIRST® introduces students to an environment where they acquire skills that enhance their prospects of pursuing higher education and attaining well-paying careers for a prosperous future. By having adept engineering mentors as inspiring role models, students can grasp the competencies vital for triumph in professional settings.
We are a tightly knit family, dedicated to both nurturing our community and collectively pursuing our shared objectives as an acclaimed team. Connect with us now for more information.
Our team meets regularly at 28 Best Street, Buffalo, NY. We gather every Monday & Thursday evening and Saturday during the build season. The specific times for each meeting as well as adjustments in the schedule are communicated to all members via our private team SLACK group. Our operational timeline unfolds as follows:
PRE-SEASON – Spanning from August to December
During this phase, our focus is on uniting returning members and imparting the necessary skills to new recruits, enabling them to engage actively in upcoming competitions.
Specialized sub-teams are structured, each catering to distinct expertise areas. Accomplished students and experienced engineering mentors guide newcomers by instilling fundamental skill sets.
BUILD SEASON – Stretching from January to March
Commencing in January with the Kickoff event, where the FIRST® organization unveils the latest season’s game challenge to numerous teams across the globe.
Our team members collaboratively conceive and actualize a robot capable of executing tasks stipulated within the particular FIRST® game challenge.
COMPETITION SEASON – Covering March through April
As a tradition, our team participates in two FIRST® regional competitions.
Should the team qualify during either of the regional events, they progress to vie in the prestigious FIRST® Championship event.
POST SEASON – Encompassing May to August
This phase accentuates fresh student recruitment, showcasing robot capabilities through demonstrations, engaging in community outreach endeavors, and orchestrating fundraising events.