Robotics
TEAM SUMMARY
Located at Allentown High School in Allentown, New Jersey, Redbird Robotics was formed by an enthusiastic father in 2006. The team started with 16 students and 4 mentors. We have now tripled in size, consisting of 47 dedicated students and 14 mentors. During our rookie year, we received sponsorships from 3 companies and organizations. For the 2024 season, we have 11 corporate sponsorships and organizations.
Along with the increase of sponsors, our team has also greatly increased outreach efforts. Some of our outreach projects include leading multiple FIRST LEGO League teams, helping Girl Scout Troops earn their Programming Badge, annual robot demonstrations at our local elementary school’s STEAM nights and local middle school, as well as running a STEAM club out of Stonebridge Middle School. Our team is currently working on organizing more outreach programs in order to expose more young students to STEM. Our goal is to inform more people about the importance of STEM in education and the impact that FIRST has had on students all over the world.
OUR HISTORY
In 2006, our founders had a goal. He wanted to start a FIRST Robotics Team in Allentown High School in order to create an activity his son could partake in and enjoy. However, Mr. Nalbone did more than that; he created a community in Allentown High School diverse in skills and hobbies, but unified in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to inspire students with a passion for exploring STEAM and other aspects of FIRST by encouraging them to be innovative thinkers. Our team aspires to instill the confidence, leadership, and communication skills in our members, essential for success in FIRST and in their future careers. We accomplish this all while following our motto: Simple. Robust. Reliable.
Along with the increase of sponsors, our team has also greatly increased outreach efforts. Some of our outreach projects include leading multiple FIRST LEGO League teams, helping Girl Scout Troops earn their Programming Badge, annual robot demonstrations at our local elementary school’s STEAM nights and local middle school, as well as running a STEAM club out of Stonebridge Middle School. Our team is currently working on organizing more outreach programs in order to expose more young students to STEM. Our goal is to inform more people about the importance of STEM in education and the impact that FIRST has had on students all over the world.
