The largest robotics state championship in the country took place on Saturday, March 25th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, presented by TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y), powered by Group 1001 and Indy Women in Tech, and hosted by the City of Indianapolis. This is the fifth time the event has been held at the venue, bringing 318 Indiana elementary, middle, and high school teams together to compete amongst their peers. More than 10,000 people were in attendance for the event.
Students exuded passion, focus, collaboration, and sportsmanship all while demonstrating the utmost respect for one another and for every volunteer that helped make the day happen. “K-12 STEM programs, particularly robotics, develop more than just knowledge,” says TPF4Y President and CEO George Giltner. “TPF4Y's programs aim to promote diversity in the sport by encouraging underrepresented children to participate, resulting in a range of ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.”
“Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, is the perfect venue for our event. It highlights that robotics, just like athletics, is celebrated in Indiana on a grand scale. Qualifying for the State Robotics Championship is a significant achievement. Students from various backgrounds compete, broaden their perspectives, and develop teamwork and confidence-building skills that will benefit them throughout their lives."
14 окт 2024
