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Precision in FIRST LEGO League rarely comes from one brilliant mechanism. It comes from breaking a game objective into small, repeatable actions, then…

Starting a FIRST Alumni Association in your Maryland school creates a lasting bridge between students who have competed in robotics and the adults, mentors,…

A robot can have a perfect drivetrain and still lose a match because a connector loosened under vibration. Brownouts, controller resets and erratic sensor…

Working full-time while supporting a youth robotics team can feel like a scheduling puzzle with no spare pieces. Engineers, teachers, IT professionals and…

Competition day rewards preparation that happens before the first match. A well-organised pit gives students quick access to tools, spare parts, code and…

Social media gives a Maryland FIRST team a place to show its ideas, teammates and progress. An effective campaign does more than announce events: it builds…

The benefits of joining a FIRST Robotics Alumni Network in Maryland extend well beyond competition day. Former students, veteran mentors and program volunteers…

A successful FIRST Robotics Competition event begins well before the robot reaches the inspection queue. Teams must demonstrate that their machine is safe,…

Hosting a FIRST LEGO League festival turns a robotics event into a broad community celebration. Jr.FLL learners and FIRST LEGO League teams can share robots,…

Robotics sponsorship has two jobs: explain where funding goes and show what a partnership makes possible for young people. A strong proposal turns a season of…