South Lakes C:// HAWKS Robotics

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FIRST Robotics Competition 2021 Digital Animation Award Winner

Congratulations FRC TEAM 8592 - Newton Squared - Nova Labs Robotics (and to our fellow FTC members who are on the team) for winning 1st place!

FIRST Robotics Competition 2021 Digital Animation Award Winner

Beyond the Bots - Changing the Game: STEM, Sports, and Advancing Equity

ICYMI: Watch Changing the Game: STEM, Sports, & Advancing Equity
Last week, special guests from the sports industry joined us on FIRSTtv for a conversation about math and science, how they’re used in sports to predict outcomes and enhance the game, and the importance of representation, allyship, and equity.

Episode host Jay Flores was joined by Andre Snellings, senior writer at ESPN; Jen Welter, the first female NFL coach; Yareliz Ramirez, IT services manager for the Miami Heat; Brittany Holterman, former D1 basketball player and two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior; and Sean Doolittle, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. This latest episode is posted on the FIRST YouTube Channel, where you can find our first two episodes of Beyond the BotsSM and more inspiring content.

Beyond the Bots - Changing the Game: STEM, Sports, and Advancing Equity In this action-packed episode of Beyond the Bots, we explore the STEM behind sports, how math and science are used to predict outcomes, and the importance of...

Eat more burritos 🌯 fundraiser to support the Robotics 🤖 Team!

Where: Chipotle @ South Lakes Village

When: Sunday| FEB 21, 2021
4-8:00pm

Use the online order code: APKMAQ4

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In a first, most North American robots last year didn't go to automotive plants

Robotics in the news

In a first, most North American robots last year didn't go to automotive plants For the first time last year, most of the robots ordered by companies in North America weren't destined for automotive factories.

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Changing the Game with 6x American Ninja Warrior AND Mechanical Engineer Nate Burkhalter

Changing the Game with 6x American Ninja Warrior AND Mechanical Engineer Nate Burkhalter As a part of our “Changing the Game” powered by Rockwell Automation Instagram LIVE series, I interviewed American Ninja Warrior athlete and mechanical engine...

DON'T MISS OUT- Click here to sign up! https://bit.ly/3nSCX9B
Learn more about roles for the upcoming season at this virtual event. All registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a limited edition volunteer t-shirt!

We realize in this current climate many people will not be able to with the way they have in the past.

In light of this, FIRST Chesapeake's volunteers selected a special season volunteer t-shirt that will not only be given to this year's volunteers (on-site and remote), but is available to everyone! We are glad to mail a shirt to you for a $20 donation (no additional shipping cost). https://bit.ly/2FCTshirt

In addition to getting a cool limited edition volunteer shirt, your $20 will help support FIRST Chesapeake programs in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. (You will receive an automated email for your records acknowledging $15 of your payment as a tax deductible contribution). A special thanks to our Sponsor, Triangle Fraternity for helping to defray the costs of these shirts.

Supplies are limited, so don't wait!

Umm...where’s the pepperoni 🍕?

TODAY is Pizza Day! Just remind MOD Pizza (Reston, VA) to tag the SLHS Robotics fundraiser.

Thank you for supporting our team😊

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South Lakes HS Robotics Team's GroupRaise Meal at MOD Pizza

Calling on all fans of South Lakes High School and our Reston Community!

Let's all have PIZZA this Sunday Nov 15th 10:30 am to 10:00 pm. Your commitment to have pizza will help raise funds to build a better robot 🤖😁 for our competition team (Yep, its a sports team)

We appreciate your help in encouraging everyone to have pizza this Sunday MOD Pizza

Details below. DON:T FORGET TO MENTION the FUNDRAISER when placing your order. Please and Thank you!



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South Lakes HS Robotics Team's GroupRaise Meal at MOD Pizza Commit to Eat in support of South Lakes HS Robotics Team at MOD Pizza on Nov 15

South Lakes C:// HAWKS Robotics updated their information in their About section.

South Lakes C:// HAWKS Robotics updated their information in their About section.

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In our impact study, 89% of FIRST Alumni declared majors in STEM by sophomore year compared to 59% of their peers. FIRST not only enables students to build their STEM skills in a fun, hands-on environment, but it also helps to increase student self-confidence and prepare them for the future. Register your team today to join in on the fun and tell us how FIRST has impacted you using ! https://hubs.ly/H0yS3qv0

How one of the world's biggest STEM programs is still teaching students to build robots during one of the most uncertain school years ever

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BTW: the C://Hawks are still accepting new members. DM this page and we will send you info.

Not a South Lakes 🦅 student? inquire with your school about starting one or check out a community team like Nova Labs Robotics to join

How one of the world's biggest STEM programs is still teaching students to build robots during one of the most uncertain school years ever FIRST Robotics is helping schools understand how to maintain a safe after-school program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Netflix offers boot camp and scholarships to Norfolk State students in an effort to increase diversity in tech

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Netflix offers boot camp and scholarships to Norfolk State students in an effort to increase diversity in tech Netflix is trying to increase participation by offering scholarships for Norfolk State students and recent alumni to take 16-week engineering courses.

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🤖Excellent advice

💚💙🙌 Via• @fcpspsychs self-advocacy is a skill that develops at different paces for different students. These questions can help guide teens on their journey to being their own advocate for their needs @fairfaxcountypublicschools

Mechanical Engineers Develop Coronavirus Decontamination Robot

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Mechanical Engineers Develop Coronavirus Decontamination Robot UV light is lethal to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Now, a robot is deploying the light as an efficient decontaminant.

🤖 Congratulations Langston Hughes Middle School 🤖FTC Team 15052🤖Nerdy Narwhal! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations to FTC Team 14052 Nerdy Narwhals of Reston, VA for being selected to receive an Alumni Ambassador team grant! The Alumni Ambassador Program Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton provides $1,000 grants for teams selected by each Ambassador when they complete the program requirements. Team 14052 was selected by Alumni Ambassador Eric Link. Congratulations Team 14052!

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PHOTOS: Community Car Parade Honors South Lakes High School's Class of 2020

Our drive by SLHS Graduation🎓Parade was a great alternative!

PHOTOS: Community Car Parade Honors South Lakes High School's Class of 2020 With traditional graduation ceremonies canceled, South Lakes High School found a new way to celebrate the graduating class of 2020 on Wednesday night. Cars congregated for a drive-by parade in honor of graduating seniors around 7 p.m. yesterday. The community-wide celebration gave a nod to graduat

🎓Seniors, Don’t forget to signup 😊

Last day to register is Tuesday! www.slhs2020parade.com

🤖🎓🎉 join us as we celebrate the Class is 2020🎓

Please share with any senior that you know and remind them to register at www.slhs2020parade.com

🤖🎉Congratulations to the 🎓Class of 2020🎓

Nice compilation from @langleysports 🙌💚💙 Thanks! 💚💙🙏 #2020

Robots Deliver More Groceries to Homebound Shoppers

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Robots Deliver More Groceries to Homebound Shoppers Pre-pandemic robotics trend gains steam during the outbreak

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Join us tonight at 7pm as we recognize some of our outstanding teams and individuals at the 2020 FIRST Chesapeake Cultural Awards. Tune in for an hour of fun, celebration and much-deserved appreciation.
Watch online: https://www.twitch.tv/firstchesapeake/

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Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4th with Galactic Builders LIVE! Tune in as host Libby Kamen interviews animatronics engineer and co-creator of BB-8, Matt Denton, who will share what it was like building BB-8, his approach to building engineering marvels and how you can get involved in animatronics too. He will even share a closer look at building his very own D-O, the loveable droid from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and answer your questions live! Register for Galactic Builders LIVE and http://firstinspires.me/wxYe50znxOC

🤖👏🏼congrats Mansi!

Thanks Booz Allen Hamilton for making the 2020 Alumni Ambassador Program possible! Here is a report from the field.