A FIRST FRC Robotics Team in Maryland
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OUR MISSION
The Irrational Engineers' goal is to inspire and equip young people to be science, technology, engineering and business leaders by providing hands on teaching, mentoring, activities, skills and experience that promote and empower leadership with values and purpose. WE ARE A PART OF A ROBOTICS ORGANIZATION CALLED "FIRST" The Irrational Engineers is a part of FIRST ( For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology ) which was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. SUPPORT US We are accepting donations for The Irrational Engineers - please email us at TheIrrationalEngineers@gmail.com if you would like directions on how to make donations/sponsor us. |
You may donate to us via our Non-Profit Parent Organization, STEAM Rising Incorprated
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This summer The Irrational Engineers helped create and then participated in a collaborative effort with several other FIRST FRC Robotics teams in Prince George's County, Maryland. This group is known as the PG Robotics Consortium - the website is www.WeLoveStem.com. This is an effort to put into action the FIRST Robotics Core Values of Coopertition and Gracious Professionalism. The idea is the SHARE INFORMATION and ENTHUSIASM among teams, students & mentors, so that we can all grow in knowledge and in friendships. Our summer efforts culminated in a tremendously successful float in the 2016 Greenbelt Labor Day Parade. Our next joint project will be to participate in the post season robotics tournament known as the Battle'O Baltimore on Saturday, September 24th, 2016.
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NEWSWe are actively looking for new members for our upcoming season. If you're interested in joining, check out our JOIN US page.
We are actively looking for sponsors and outreach opportunities for the 2016 and 2017 robotics season. If you're interested, please check out our CONTACT US page. Team CompositionOur robotics team is made up of students from many different backgrounds, ethnicities, and communities. Our 2015-2016 team was comprised of 50% African American, 32% Caucasian, 14% Hispanic, and 4% Asian students. One third of our students are female and 100% of our students are homeschooled.
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SponsorshipsThe Irrational Engineers are actively seeking sponsors for the 2016-2017 season and upcoming seasons. We are interested in support in terms of tools, materials and money gifts to help us build our robot and help us fund our outreach endeavors and team image. We will list all of our sponsors on our website, and our major sponsors will be printed on our Team Banner and Robot!
Mentors NeededIf you are interested in helping motivated high school students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as well as in Business and the Arts, you may contact us and ask for an interview with our board and our lead coaches.
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