Queen City Robotics Alliance Open House

900 Pressley Road,Charlotte NC 28217

09 September, 2021

Description

Join a Charlotte Robotics Team for the 2021-2022 Season! Open HouseQueen City Robotics AllianceQCRA is hosting an Open House event to introduce students and parents to FIRST robotics programs . We promote mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, inspire innovation, and foster well-rounded life skills including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Teams runs like a business where students learn through hands-on experience and mentor by professionals. Our robotics teams participate in FIRST Robotics events with other teams from across NC and globally. This event is open to all middle and high school students, families, and volunteers in the Charlotte area. No prior experience is necessary.* FIRST = For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and TechnologyRecruiting for both FTC and FRC teamsFIRST Tech Challenge teams (FTC) teams are open to middle-school students (grades 7-12/ages 12-18). FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams are open to high-school students (grades 9 -12/ages 14-18). Who are we looking for?We’re not just builders and programmers – we also do graphic design, videography and editing, CAD, machining, outreach events, social media, marketing, and podcasts – and we have a ton of fun while doing it! We are looking for new STUDENTS and MENTORS and can match any interest! If you have interest in any of these areas - this is a place for you to participate in activities you'll love! Robotics - Coding - 3D modeling - DesignProgramming - Engineering - Project Management Marketing - Event Planning - CopywritingElectronics - Wiring - Control - Pattern Recognition Photography - Videography - Outreach - FundraisingVisit the QCRA FIRST Zone and Drive a Robot!See where we work The QCRA FIRST Zone is available to all FIRST® Robotics Teams. The Zone is a 6,000+ SF workshop with a full-sized practice field. The Zone space accommodates team functions, manufacturing, programming, CAD design, video editing, marketing and more. Looking for a rewarding Mentor or Volunteer experience?Each robotics team needs adults to get involved and share their experience and expertise as mentors and volunteers. All technical and business skillsets are needed. Parents make the best mentors! FIRST Robotics TeamsQCRA promotes STEM education through FIRST robotics programs. FIRST project-based programs help students explore career paths and foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership through robotics building and competitions. Help us spread the word!If you know others who would be interested in joining a team, please forward this event to them so they don't miss out.For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website! Know before you go!For an overview of our program please watch these videos created from our most recent open house event. Then head over to the QCRA Zone to meet other students and their families and join a robotics team for the 2021-2022 season! What is Queen City Robotics Alliance(QCRA)? QCRA Open House - 2021 Spring/ QCRA Open House Q&A - 2021 Spring See the robots 2021 FRC 3506 YETI Robot RevealFRC 4290 BOW - 2021 FRC at Home Halfway PointFTC 9548 Highly Combustible 2021 Robot Our mission is nurturing the future workforce by providing practical and hands-on STEM experiences for local youth. We want to see all students in the greater Charlotte area are equipped and prepared for their future paths. Join us for the hardest fun you'll ever have!