Embers spent March 15-17th out at the Hawkesbury PCYC competing in the 2024 Southern Cross FRC regional event.
It was great to see so many international teams back this year and some amazing rookie teams competing.
We got chosen in Alliance 8 and unfortunately got knocked out in the quarter finals.
We got to catch up with Sue, our mentor from Rockwell Automation. It was great to meet her in person and we were buoyed by her enthusiasm and passion for FRC.
We also picked up the Woodie Flowers award – congratulations to the awards team – well done!
Students were enabled to attend this event thanks to a grant from The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer is committed to
encouraging students to consider a future career in a science-,
technology-, engineering- or mathematics-related (STEM-related) field.
The Office offers funding to NSW high school and tertiary students
participating in STEM-related courses, competitions and events through
several programs including the Science
& Engineering Challenge, the Supporting
Young Scientists Equity and Access Program and the STEM
Student Competition Sponsorship Program.