FIRST in Texas Announces the Launch of Robot and Human Virtual Trick Challenges

Round Rock, Texas - FIRST in Texas is excited to announce the launch of Virtual Challenges to provide student-led robotics teams and their supporters with opportunities to develop STEM skills and have fun.

The first virtual challenge is called, TRICK SHOT with both Robot and Human Editions, These challenges are sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton which is a long-time supporter of FIRST programs, teams, and events in Texas.

FIRST in Texas believes these new virtual challenges offer robotics teams and the FIRST in Texas community an opportunity to utilize their STEM and game play knowledge in new and creative ways.

The Trick Shot Challenges are open until Thursday, January 14, 2021 when judging by FIRST in Texas and Booz Allen Hamilton representatives will select Robot Edition and Human Edition 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
More information about these challenges can be found on the FIRST in Texas website:
https://firstintexas.org/virtual-challenges

FIRST in Texas
2541 South IH-35, Suite 200-263
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Jennifer Navarrete
Marketing & Communications Manager
210-529-0420
marketing@firstintexas.org

The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students. FIRST® participants are significantly more likely to attend college, major in science or engineering, and be outstanding future employees and citizens. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST®, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce.

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