About Us
Welcome to the online home of the Atomic Robotics 4-H club! We hope you will explore our website and learn more about the amazing robots and students we are developing here.
Our mission is to provide a direction for students: a path that leads to friendship, school spirit, technical education, and a bright future after graduation from high school.
In this Video JJ Biel-Goebel from Boeing talks about how Atomic Robotics is making learning fun.
The Atomic Robotics 4-H club is an opportunity for students from any Philadelphia school to explore new technical areas and enjoy after school camaraderie. Started in 2011, the goal of the Robotics Club is to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related fields. With some help from mentors in the field, teachers, and online resources, students are guided in the production of robots. This process not only ends with the creation of a robot, but also succeeds in increasing self-confidence, improving communication skills, improving leadership skills, as well as developing character. Working with their peers and mentors, students gain experience in valuable social and technical skills. Professionalism and teamwork are lessons that are taught through experience. It’s not just about building a robot, but making new friends and contacts and being allowed to try out new ideas and new solutions to problems through hands-on trial and error. On top of the practical experience our members gain the ability to apply for FIRST grants and college scholarships which are valued at over $14 million in 2011. The efforts put in by our team members teach that hard work and determination have their rewards.
Atomic Robotics is a community 4-H club that is currently supporting several teams in the Philly Area.
- Mastery Charter School – Vex Team
- Masterman High School – FRC Team #3929
- Central High School – FRC Team #321
The club is part of the 4-H youth programs and is part of the Penn State system.
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In this Video Edward Chang from FlexBox talks about how many STEM jobs are available in Philadelphia.
In this Video Allison Grosso from the Science Cheerleaders talks about how is important science is to Philadelphia.
In this Video Conor Mahoney from 1-800-Haul-Out talks about how a influential a high school STEM activity can be for students.
In this Video Gary Hines from Delaware Valley Regional Industrial Center talks about a vision for making Philadelphia better.
In this Video Paul Gehman from Lockheed talks about how important STEM is for the future.
In this Video Rob Wonderling from the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce talks about how what Atomic Robotics is doing to help kids in Philadelphia.
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