Queen City Robotics Alliance Open House and Registration Event

900 Pressley Road,Charlotte NC 28217

07 September, 2022

Description

Open House and Registration Eventfor Students, Volunteers & MentorsQCRA is hosting an Open House event to introduce students and parents to FIRST® robotics programs. We promote STEM career paths through mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, inspire innovation, and foster well-rounded life skills including self-confidence, communication, problem solving and leadership. Each robotics team runs like a business where students can explore different career paths and learn through hands-on experience side by side with mentors who are professionals in various STEM fields. Our robotics teams participate in FIRST robotics events with other teams from across NC and globally. * FIRST = For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and TechnologyThis event is open to all middle and high school students, families, and volunteers in the Charlotte area. No prior experience is necessary.Recruiting for both FTC & FRC teamsFIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for students in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for students in 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 produce a podcast – and we have a ton of fun while doing it! We are looking for STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS 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 Workspace & Drive a Robot!See where we work The QCRA FIRST Zone workspace is available to all FIRST Robotics Teams. The Zone is an 11,000 SF workshop with full-sized FTC and FRC practice fields. The Zone space accommodates team functions, manufacturing, programming, CAD design, video editing, marketing, community classes 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! 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 previous open house event. Then head over to the QCRA Zone to meet other students and their families and join a robotics team for the 2022-2023 season! What is Queen City Robotics Alliance(QCRA)? QCRA Open House - 2021 Spring QCRA Open House Q&A - 2021 Spring See a few of our robotsFTC 17346 Taco Terminators - 2022 Control Award FRC 4290 BOW - 2021 FRC at Home Halfway Point FRC 3506 YETI - 2021 Robot Reveal