Supporting FIRST Robotics in Connecticut
Taking the Lead in Preparing for Tomorrow
The Bobcat's winning entry.
For the second time since 2007, the South Windsor High School Bobcats Robotics Team captured the FIRST Robotics World Championship – this time on April 17 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
The team was also one of 16 in Connecticut to receive grant funding for the robotics competition from CL&P and its sister company, Yankee Gas. A total of $17,000 in grants were awarded, ranging from $500 to $5,000, with the Bobcats receiving a $1,000 grant.
Established in 1989, FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology." It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering future generations of scientists and engineers through mentor-based robotics programs that build engineering and technology aptitude, encourage creativity and innovation, and teach valuable life-skills, like selfconfidence, teamwork and leadership.
Northeast Utilities, CL&P and Yankee Gas' parent company, is the title sponsor of the FIRST Connecticut regional robotics competition through 2012. This year's Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional was held April 1-3 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Over 1,500 high school students competed.