Devildogs

Two local FIRST Tech Challenge teams (Devildogs & Rogue Cats), as well as a FIRST LEGO League Challenge team (Spaceotics) from Duluth, MN, have qualified for the FIRST World Championship in Houston this April. The Devildogs won the 2nd place Inspire Award, the Rogue Cats were on the winning alliance, and the Spaceotics won the Champions Award at their MN state tournaments.

Funds raised through this campaign will cover the $8,000 in registration fees to enter the tournament, as well as costs associated with transporting the team's robots, parts, and supplies to Houston. Extra funds beyond those costs will help defer travel expenses for our families.

All three teams are part of 3D Robotics Duluth, a local non-profit with a mission to build unique STEM opportunities for K-12 youth while cultivating leadership skills. Students get hands-on experience with the engineering design process that is tailored towards three different levels of robotics. Additionally, students develop life skills such as public speaking while learning the value of giving back to the community through mentoring and outreach events. Students who participate in this robotics program walk away with valuable life experience no matter what future career they choose.