You’re thinking about a STEM career, but you’re not sure what that means. You don’t have much experience and you’re not sure where to begin.
We understand, there aren’t many opportunities and it’s a hard path to travel alone. The Vector Space FRC team is your chance to get started. Vector Space knows hands-on education. We know how to make the connection between what you’re learning in school, and how to apply it in the real world.
Don’t let great potential go to waste. Apply now to be part of the FRC team. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible opportunities Vector Space has provided for my children. Through a variety of STEAM workshops, my kids have had the chance to work on projects that push the boundaries of their creativity and technical skills. The thrill of building a robot from scratch and competing in the Hill City Robot Combat competition was an unforgettable experience for my son. However, the most significant impact has been on my daughter, whose experiences at Vector Space have sparked a passion for engineering that she plans to pursue as a career."
- Swathi Prabhu, Parent of Vector Space Participant
Overview
In the words of FIRST, this is the ultimate sport of the mind.
Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team “brand,” and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.
Schedule
The FRC program is divided into three seasons:
- Build Season: 6 weeks of robot building madness.
- Competition Season: The following 6 weeks, which involves traveling and competing in nearby events (Richmond, Blacksburg, NOVA).
- Post Season: 4 irregularly spaced community engagement events
Students are expected to attend at least 75% of meetings for each season.
Eligibility
There will be a maximum of 15 students selected for the FRC team. To be eligible, all students must be in grades 9-12 (ages 14 to 18). Students from any area public, private, or home school are eligible.
The registration fee is $400. Scholarships are available based on need. Registration covers all team expenses during build season and travel for two competitions.
Additional Information
We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help your family decide if FRC is a good fit for you.
Click here to learn more.
Sponsors
Our sponsors and partners make this program possible, growing STEM appreciation and experience in Lynchburg.