47 Beavers
MoCoRobo Initiative
We revived the MoCo-Robo initiative of 47 Beavers. Our mission is to make access and opportunities for robotics to call students in Montgomery County. We brought together several robotics teams from different regions of the county to voice our cause and advocate for support from the MoCo Board of Education. We spent hours planning multiple meetings formulating a program and presenting testimonials at the Board meetings. Representatives from each team spoke about how robotics benefits students and why the Board should provide space and funding for FTC programs. It was an important event that brought together teams across the county to make our voices heard.
Competitive Scrimmage
On January 3rd, 47 Beavers invited three fellow FTC teams for a scrimmage, where teams competed in a game to identify possible improvements and learn from each other. Across multiple matches, we learned much about our robots and provided constructive criticism for each team, focusing on growth and support.
From Syria over Zoom, students started by building the mBot2 and then coding it. They learned to use RGB and ultrasonic sensors, program shapes, and navigate mazes with the robot. Even with limited resources, they picked up robotics quickly and gained many new skills. We taught the kids how to use the RGB sensor on the mBot2 through Zoom. They sent us this video showing the sensor in action and how it can detect different colors. It was a great way to see their learning put into practice.
US-Syria Robotics Exchange
Ethiopia Robotics Sessions
We connected with the Principal of MayDay Middle School in Ethiopia to introduce robotics education and FIRST. We held free FaceTime sessions with students, sharing an overview of our team and hosting an engaging Q&A. We also told them about core robotics concepts, which we will expand on by coordinating a two‑week programming and robot workshop for foundational robotics skills.
US Naval Sea Cadets
Our team was invited by the USNSC (District of Colombia Division) to inspire and teach cadets about robotics using hands-on experience for 50+ cadets and senior officers, and a presentation. We mentor the HE Mooberry FTC Team, a team composed of cadets of the DC Division. It was a fantastic learning experience for everyone, from our new members to experienced officers.
Joint Base Andrews Air Show
At the JBA Air Show, our team partnered with FRC Team 8592, Newton², to represent FIRST. We showcased our 2024–25 season robot, answered questions, and explained its design. Kids and adults also drove our demo robot, getting a fun, hands-on look at robotics. We shared FIRST’s mission of promoting STEM through teamwork, innovation, and community engagement.
Shri Yoga Day
We took part in Shri Yoga Day, an event focused on creating a family-friendly environment to learn and practice yoga. Shri Yoga is a non-profit promoting a healthy and holistic way of life. Our team hosted a booth where kids could drive our robot and experience robotics firsthand. We also shared information about opportunities in the community, including Beaver Camps, FLL camps, FIRST competitions, and online resources to help students get started.
North South Foundation
Our team promoted robotics at NSF events, a charity that supports educational access for underprivileged children in India through academic competitions and classes in the US. With over 300 attendees from the DMV area, both kids and adults had the chance to learn about robotics opportunities. Our efforts even helped spark the creation of new FLL teams.
Frederick Holi Fest
We promoted FIRST robotics at a Holi Festival in Frederick in collaboration with the Northsouth Foundation. In a networking event, we were a member of 50+ sponsors & vendors presenting to 800+ visitors to the event.
We took part in STEM Nights at several schools, including Wayside ES, Potomac, Hallie Wells MS, Cedar Grove ES, and Little Bennett ES. At these events, we spread the word about robotics to kids of all ages, shared our program, and gave away small gifts. We also did fun activities like arts and crafts and building small projects with the students, helping spark their interest in STEM and robotics.
March Madness
We did many different fun activities in March Madness. Our favorite one was the tic-tac-toe game, where we used our robots to move and drop blocks. During the events, wet talked to other people about their robot design and game strategies. We collaborated with other teams in our area during this event.
STEM Nights
