FRC KC Robotics Video by MCC-BT

05/04/2016

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Photos from FIRST Events

02/09/2016

Photos from FIRST Events CLICK HERE

Coverage of the Greater KC FRC Regional

03/15/2015

Thursday, March 12, 2015 - KC Star Video

Thursday, March 12, 2015 - KC Star best photos of the day

Friday March 13, 2015 photos by Chuck Maples

Saturday March 14, 2015 photos by Chuck Maples

KCUR Coverage of FTC Regional in KC

01/26/2015

http://kcur.org/post/kansas-city-students-put-hand-crafted-robots-test-first-tech-challenge

Channel 41 Coverage of KC FLL Championship

01/21/2015

http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/lego-league-tournament-held-at-union-station

Fox 4 Coverage of KC FLL Championship

01/21/2015

http://fox4kc.com/2015/01/17/area-students-compete-in-the-lego-league-world-class-challenge-at-union-station/

FLL Team Registration is Open!  Will close at 200 teams

08/16/2017

We are now at 65 teams in the Kansas City Region as of August 16 and our region will close at 200.  We cannot tell exactly what day that will happen, so make sure to get your team registered at this link, https://my.firstinspires.org/AccountManager/Account/Register     FLL Qualifier registration will occur from September 28th until October 6th and detailed information will go to registered team's coaches.

Loaner Kit Program for New FIRST Teams

08/03/2017

New for 2017-18: Loaner Kit Program

Thanks to a generous grant from the Argosy Foundation, loaner kits of parts will be available this season to make it easier for new teams to get started in any of the progression of FIRST programs. Teams can use the loaner kits as they get established in their rookie seasons and will return them to KC STEM Alliance at the season's end.

The Argosy Foundation's mission is to support people and programs that make society a better place to live by seeking to employ creative and entrepreneurial approaches that help people to help themselves, and become self-sustaining whenever possible. Through this program, Argosy will help jump start nearly 60 teams in the Kansas City region.

For more information about the program, contact Robert Dumler or fill out this application form.                        

FIRST VISTA AmeriCorps Positions

04/06/2017

KC FIRST and KC STEM Alliance are currently looking for FIRST AmeriCorp VISTA members to serve from August, 2017 – August, 2018. FIRST VISTA members work to support and assist teams, mentors, coaches and volunteers with an emphasis on securing and sustaining support to the underserved. View complete details surrounding duties, skills needed, compensation, benefits and application requirements at:  

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=50639&fromSearch=true

If you love FIRST or working with youth (K-12th grade), please consider a year of service with the FIRST VISTA AmeriCorps program.  You will be giving back to the Kansas City area and honing management, teaching, and technological skills.

For questions or additional information contact Laura Bauer at bauerlb@kcstem.org or Robert Dumler at rdumler@firstinspires.org

Results from Greater Kansas City FIRST Robotics Competition

03/19/2017

Five area teams move on from the Greater Kansas City FIRST Robotics Competition to the FIRST Worlds Championship in St. Louis to be held on April 28 and 29.  These teams are: Team Driven from Lee's Summit High School, Ravonics Revolution from Olathe Northwest High School, CTC Inspire from Fort Osage Career and Tech Center, Broncobots from Lee's Summit North High School, and Millenium Falcons from Staley High School.  Congratulations to all 60 competing teams for a great season!  For all the award winners, see https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2017mokc#awards.   Click here for the Press Release from KC STEM Alliance.