MISSION The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation’s global mission is to provide every educator with competition, education, and workforce readiness programs to increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science.
VISION We see a future where every student designs and innovates as part of a team, overcomes failure, perseveres, and emerges confident in their ability to meet global challenges.
LETTER FROM OUR CEO
It has been a remarkable year for the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. Through the combined efforts of our partners, volunteers, educators, parents, students, and incredible staff, we achieved new milestones with more than 55,000 teams from 109 countries competing in our competition programs! Every day, I am inspired by the ingenuity, resilience, and passion of our community as they work together to prepare students for today’s technology workforce. Whether in classrooms or competitions, our robotics, drones, and workforce programs provide a unique learning environment that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability in a world where technology is constantly evolving. Our industry certifications in robotics and pre-engineering continue to expand, now offered in 15 states, equipping students with the skills and credentials needed for future careers in STEM fields. One of our fastest-growing programs, the Aerial Drone Competition, has seen a remarkable surge in participation. In just two seasons, student involvement has soared from 949 teams to 1,576 teams with 165 events throughout 41 states. This growth reflects the excitement around drones and the real-world skills students gain through hands-on learning.
We are committed to making STEM education accessible and empowering future leaders. This year, we expanded partnerships with Native American Tribes across the U.S., working alongside supporters such as Google.org and Amazon to provide Indigenous students with cutting-edge robotics and drone programming. Additionally, over 100 Deaf and Hard of Hearing robotics teams participated in our programs. Our Girl Powered (GP) initiative continues to inspire and engage thousands of girls, with 99 GP workshops reaching 9,633 students in 13 countries this year. Throughout October, we spotlighted these efforts in honor of the International Day of the Girl, celebrating the next generation of female innovators. Every year, our students’ creativity, hard work, and innovation culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship, the world’s largest robotics competition. Congratulations again to the 2023-2024 World Champions, Online Challenge winners, and Inspiration All-Stars - your achievements exemplify the best of robotics. In this dynamic, fast-paced world, our students are proving that the future is bright with their technical expertise, collaboration, and relentless drive to innovate.
To our entire drones and robotics community - thank you for your passion, commitment, and continued support.
DAN MANTZ CEO, RECF
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