FIRST Tech Challenge is more than robots.  In our first year (2020-2021), in addition to building an awesome competition robot, we:
  • Worked over 300 hours of community service
  • Created a peer tutoring program for Greendale Middle School
  • Created a STEM Club at Greendale Middle School
  • Created and hosted virtual STEAMfests at all three Greendale elementary schools
  • Continued Clean and Green for Greendale Middle School, cleaning senior citizen's yards in spring and fall
  • Ran STEM/Robotics Girl Scout Meetings
  • Organized monthly STEM events at Field Workshop in Downtown Greendale
  • Connected with other robotics teams from dozens of other countries around the globe and locally.
  • Ran STEM demonstrations at Greendale Village celebrations
And 2021-2022 has been busier than ever!    So far we have:
  • Logged over 1000 hours of community service!
  • Shared STEM and robot demonstrations with over 1000 kids in our community!
  • Created and run Explore STEM Classes through Greendale Park and Rec at all three Greendale elementary schools during the spring session.
  • Prepared and will run Explore STEM Park and Rec Classes at all the Greendale elementary schools during the Winter Park and Rec Session too!
  • Created and are mentoring a new FTC Robotics team for Greendale Middle School students (Go Team Storm!)
  • Mentored a Lego League Team at College Park elementary school
  • Ran a robotics camp with FIRST Staff for inner city students!
  • Are mentoring a new FTC Team at Greenfield High School
  • Volunteered helping paint Greendale Fire Hydrants 
  • Volunteered at the Greendale Tree Lighting event
  • Volunteered at the Greendale Fire Department Open House
  • Learned how and created a 501c3 Nonprofit organization to help promote STEM in the community
  • Did STEM demonstration booths at:
    • Milwaukee Maker Faire
    • Greendale Village Days
    • Greendale Big Truck and Bike Safety Day
    • PetPalooza
    • Greendale 4th of July Celebration
    • The Greendale J&J Birthday Bash Event
    • Pumpkin Chucking and Hallowings Events (See us on PBS here:  https://mywiscbackyard.com/2021/11/26/pumpkin-chucking/ )  
    • The Step Up to Better Health Greendale Fun Run
  • Made a float and marched in the Greendale 4th of July Parade
  • Met with local and national legislators to promote STEM funding
  • Created and ran a continuing "STEM Sisters" online event to connect girls across the country who are interested in STEM with university students and STEM professionals
  • Shared about Robotics and FIRST at MSOE's Alumni Night