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New England FIRST Robotics teams compete at the highest level: FIRST Championship 2023

To close out an energizing FIRST competition season, thousands of students, mentors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators traveled to Houston

May 2, 20234 min read

A CHARGED UP ending to the FIRST ENERGIZE robotics season in New England

It was amazing to bring teams and guests from all FIRST programs together for this incredible celebration of FIRST and STEM in New England!

Apr 12, 20236 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in CT: NE Hartford District Event

In Hartford we welcomed many guests from the manufacturing sector, including the Chief Manufacturing Officer for CT, Paul Lavoie.

Apr 6, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE WPI District Event presented by National Grid

Special thanks to the event's Presenting Sponsor, National Grid, and to all of the WPI alumni and students that made this event a success.

Apr 4, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in NH: NE UNH District Event

We are always so excited to be hosted in a university venue, where students can compete while getting familiar with the college campus vibe.

Mar 29, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE Greater Boston District Event

We've crossed the halfway point in the CHARGED UP FIRST Robotics Competition season this year! We're ready to focus on Week 4.

Mar 28, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE North Shore District Event

One of our longest-running district events returned to the North Shore of Massachusetts during week 3 of CHARGED UP competition!

Mar 22, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE Western NE District Event

Week 3 means double Massachusetts events! WNEU is the alma mater of many FIRST Alumni and we are so grateful for their hospitality.

Mar 21, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in RI: NE Rhode Island District Event

We were excited to return to Rhode Island to host an event for the first time since 2019, and this time in a new venue in North Scituate!

Mar 16, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in CT: NE Waterbury District Event

Week 2 events in New England are not immune to the winter weather! Despite a snow delay on Day 1, Waterbury went off without a hitch,

Mar 15, 20232 min read

FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE SE Mass District Event

Featuring robotic "judges" and tons of tie-dye, FRC returned to Bridgewater, Massachusetts during Week 1 of the CHARGED UP season!

Mar 9, 20232 min read

CHARGED UP for 2023: NE Granite State District Event

Though there was only one day of the Granite State District Event, there were tons of awesome CHARGED UP moments!

Mar 6, 20232 min read