Founded in 2008, Wave Robotics was created with the intent of providing STEAM based opportunities to students. The goal of this program is to provide, guide, and teach students skills they can use in the workplace. Students work in tandem with industry professionals. It is through this approach they gain both the skills and techniques for success.

Since then, Wave Robotics has expanded its opportunities for all grades. Wave Robotics now has Lego League programs, summer camps, and city-wide workshops.

The Wave Robotics program engages with over 150 students and 40 volunteers. Their volunteer activities alone affect thousands of students and community members each year. Team members mentor elementary and middle school students in the Lego League division. They also take part in local community events from charity events to farmers markets.

The program is steadily expanding to offer new programs for an evolving world. We are always looking for volunteers to help us make this program a reality for students. Please visit our contact page for more information.

Vision

To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.

Mission Statement

Wave Robotics is a family of students, mentors and supporters who wish to inspire by providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment.  Members of Wave Robotics work together as a team to reach beyond the norm by providing opportunities not found in the the classroom through community outreach and engaging educational STEM projects.

Wave Robotics was originally created through FIRST.  Founded over 25 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST has attracted more than 250,000 youth and more than 100,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 75 countries.

First Robotics challenges teams to work with mentors, students, and community leaders.  Each year teams work year round to to train for a challenge where teams have just six weeks to design, build, and test their robots to meet the season’s engineering challenge. Teams participate in regional competitions with winners advancing to the World Championship. 

FIRST students are eligible to receive over  $18 million in scholarships from some of the finest science and engineering schools in the country.

More information on FIRST and these programs can be found at the FIRST website.

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