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» Week 1 of S.C.O.R.E. Camps with Science Matters! 😁☀️ «

This week featured Beginning 3D Printing and VEX GO Mars Mission!

In Beginning 3D Printing, campers learned the basics of 3D design and printing while creating projects such as custom keychains, marble mazes, and other unique designs. They also explored the engineering design process and visited the Auburn University Arboretum to learn about symmetry in design. Campers also visited the Engineering MakerSpace, where they toured the facility and learned about the different tools and technology used to create projects.

In VEX GO Mars Mission, campers explored space through robotics by building VEX GO robots and competing in the VEX GO Mars Mission Competition. Throughout the week, they visited the Biodome and participated in a meteor-making activity to learn more about space and planetary science.

Overall, it was a great first week full of creativity, teamwork, and hands-on STEM activities. We hope everyone had fun and learned something new along the way! 🚀🤖

Photos at https://scoreau.org/photos

SCORE at AETC 2026 in Huntsville -

SCORE at AETC 2026 in Huntsville SCORE is excited to return to the Annual AETC conference, this year held at the Von Braun Center in Hunstville, AL. Come see us in the Expo Hall!

» STEM on the Farm at Dream Field Farms «

Yesterday, we had a great time at Dream Field Farms! ☀️🌾

Students learned how STEM and agriculture connect through hands-on activities like driving Spheros, completing robot harvesting challenges, exploring hydroponics and automated harvesting, and learning about the papermaking process. 🤖🌱📄

Students also got to visit farm animals, take part in scavenger hunts, and explore different robotics activities throughout the day. 🚜✨

SCORE Summer 2026 PD Opportunities! -

SCORE Summer 2026 PD Opportunities! SCORE is hosting several professional development opportunities to help foster educational robotics. All trainings at SCORE office unless otherwise noted.

Southern Educational Robotics Conference 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/955c7d68b4dd/upcoming-professional-development-opportunities-10988768

S.C.O.R.E. has partnered with Scarlet & Gold to release some new merch! Head on over to https://aub.ie/scoremerch to take a look at the merchandise ranging from short sleeve crew necks, long sleeves, sweatshirts, stickers, and even blankets! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to S.C.O.R.E. to continue to inspire and prepare future STEM leaders!

Come see our Dr. Jennifer Spencer at the 2026 VEX Rotobotics Educators Conference, where she will have a session that dives into the impact of the Code Explorers initiative on classrooms, exploring how building educator confidence in coding and robotics transforms classroom practice!

Deadline approaching! 🚨 Apply to present at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference by March 15th to share your perspective with fellow educators!

🗓️ Apply here: https://buff.ly/bmI1peq

Take the stage alongside incredible guests like Dr. Jennifer Spencer of Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics. 💻🌟 Her session dives into the impact of the Code Explorers initiative on classrooms, exploring how building educator confidence in coding and robotics transforms classroom practice.

» IQ Middle School States – Mix & Match «

Last week, S.C.O.R.E. hosted the IQ Middle School State Championship for Mix & Match at the Coliseum. We had two full days of exciting competition as teams gave it their all on the field! 🤖🔥

It was great to see so many teams working together, improving their robots, and pushing for the top spots. Congratulations to the teams who earned awards and those who qualified for Worlds! 🌎🏆 We also hope to see many of you move up and compete in V5 next season.

Thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, and parents who helped support these teams throughout the event. We would also like to thank our sponsors for helping make this competition possible.

It has been an amazing season, and we hope to see everyone back next year ready for even more robotics fun!!!!!

» V5 Push Back States - Highschool «

Last month, S.C.O.R.E. hosted the V5 Push Back State Championship at the Coliseum. We witnessed fierce competition as teams brought their best robots and strategies to the field, working hard to claim the top spot. 🤖🔥

The matches were intense, with teams battling through every round and showing incredible teamwork and determination. It was also a bittersweet moment for our senior competitors who will be moving on from robotics after this season.

Congratulations to all the teams who took home awards and to those who earned their spot at Worlds! 🌎🏆 It has been a pleasure hosting Push Back this season, and we hope teams get some well-deserved rest and come back even more motivated for the next season.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for helping the event run smoothly, and to all the coaches and parents for your continuous support throughout the season!

» Selma Tournament «

SCORE headed to Selma at Wallace State Community College to host a V5 and IQ tournament! 🤖✨ It was an exciting day with newer and more experienced teams competing side by side on the same fields, learning from each other, and having a great time.

A huge thank-you to the Wallace State basketball team members for stepping in to judge and volunteer — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🏀🙌 We were also honored to have a special appearance from Johnny Moss III, the newly elected Mayor of Selma, who has supported the Selma tournament for years and continues to champion robotics in the community.

Congratulations to all the teams who took home awards, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🎉🏆