Join Us!

Join our FTC team and get involved with the community

What We Learn

In the FIRST® Tech Challenge, you learn many skills that apply to real life through a new game challenge each year. Some of these skills are:

  • CAD (Computer Assisted Design): Members can learn how to use professional 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Fusion to turn ideas into reality.
  • Robotics: Members can learn hands-on about the assembly and electrical of robots, with motors, servos, arms, and many other mechanical divisions
  • Programming: Members learn the programming language Java, a popular, versatile, and widely used object-oriented programming language, through Android Studio, a software development platform for developing Android Applications to code the robot for gamepad control and autonomous movement.
  • Professional Presentation & Communication: Members will have the opportunity to present their work to Judges to receive awards and participate in discussing strategy with other FTC teams during the competition

What We Do

Aside from learning and participating in the engineering design process and how to use fundamental life skills such as CAD (Computer Assisted Design), code, teamwork, and communication, members of the Hawkbot1cs family participate in many activities serving the community and more:

  • We have an active presence at many elementary and middle school science fairs, such as Whitford, Hiteon, Sexton Mountain, and more, introducing and presenting opportunities of robotics to parents and students.
  • We collaborate with other organizations and high school clubs across different schools.
  • We create, host, and participate in fundraising events to raise money to buy parts.
  • We teach and work with other FTC teams, locally and internationally.
  • We apply to grants and sponsorships with businesses as a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization. As a result, students will learn how to write and communicate professionally with businesses.

Get Involved

Thank you for looking into getting involved with us! We are always looking for a wide variety of people with ideas and experiences.

Future Hawkbot1cs Members

Are you a student (in 8th through 12th grade) interested in STEM, robotics, team management, or in learning how to work well as a part of an awesome team of leaders, visionaries, and friends? Then you would be perfect to join our robotics team! We are always looking for new members and would love to have you. Please fill out this form to get yourself signed up, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Future Hawkbot1cs Mentors

If you are interested in mentoring our robotics team or volunteering to help promote and expand the vision and outreach of our nonprofit, we would love to have you on the team. We are always looking for technically skilled mentors who have experience in the STEM world, as well as mentors to help with the organization and management of the team. Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we can’t wait to meet you!