Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation WHY THE
REC FOUNDATION
AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE
SUSTAINABLE
• Kits and parts are reusable year-to-year, with the average robot kit lasting 5-7 years • Programs are designed to grow with students as they progress in their education, starting in elementary school all the way to college Team and Event Support Structure • Event Partners: Members of the robotics community that host competition events • Regional Managers: Engage the local community and recruit Event Partners • Event Support Specialists: Provide logistical and technical event support
• Lower start-up costs than other STEM programs • Grant support available to teams who qualify
• Participation and success in our programs is possible for anyone, regardless of location and experience in STEM and robotics • Programs are student- centered and focused around self-paced learning • Educators can find support with free, easy to follow, hands-on STEM lesson plans with guided explorations
ABOUT US
STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMS THIS YEAR. 400K
70 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS.
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities to engage today's students in hands- on STEM and computer science learning through affordable, sustainable, and accessible robotics education programs. 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.
• Largest network of competition events worldwide
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