831205141
Granite Bay, CA 95746
placerrobotics.org
Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology
Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology, also known as Placer Robotics, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing STEM education in communities surrounding Placer County, California. The organization focuses on providing unique opportunities for students in grades 4-12 to engage in competitive robotics and other technology-related activities[1].
Mission and Programs
The mission of Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology is to promote, encourage, and advance STEM education, outreach, and awareness. The organization achieves this through various programs:
- Summer Camps & Classes: Offering robotics, programming, and 3D design classes for students from grades 2 to 10[2][3].
- VEX Competition Teams: Participating in VEX IQ for grades 3-6, VEX Robotics MS for grades 7-8, and VEX Robotics HS for grades 9-12[2][3].
- Combat Robotics & BattleBots IQ League Teams: Engaging students in grades 9-12 in BotsIQ and grades 7-8 in Jr Bots (1lb Plastic Ant Division)[2][3].
- Outreach Programs: Hosting annual Girl Powered Robotics Workshops and community demonstrations to foster interest and diversity in robotics[2][3].
- Robotics Competitions: Organizing and hosting tournaments such as the Placer Robotics League, VEX/VEX IQ Tournaments, and the Sacramento Bot Battles, which include events like the California BotsIQ Championships and Jr Bots 3lb Competitions[2][3].
Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology plays a significant role in supporting STEM education by providing operational and financial support for these programs[5].
Impact and Operations
By contributing to the development of STEM skills among young students, Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology enriches the educational landscape of Placer County. The organization ensures that students have access to hands-on learning experiences in robotics and technology, fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. However, as of the latest available records, the organization did not report issuing grants in the relevant year[4].
Placer Advanced Robotics and Technology is recognized by its contributions to STEM initiatives and its commitment to community outreach and education. Despite not having recorded board members, the organization continues to operate with a focus on enhancing educational opportunities for local students[5].
[1] https://www.placerrobotics.org/about [2] https://www.placerrobotics.org [3] https://placerrobotics.org [4] https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/placer-advanced-robotics-and-technology [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/83-1205141
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We Spark Robotics Passion Our Programs Summer Camps Classes Robotics Programming 3D DesignGrades 210 VEXCompetition Teams VEX IQ Grades 36 VEX Robotics MS Grades 78 VEX Robotics HS Grades 912 Combat Robotics BattleBots IQ League Teams Grades 912 BotsIQ Grades 78 Jr Bots 1lb Plastic Ant DivisionLimited Pilot program for 20242025 Outreach Annual Girl Powered Robotics WorkshopCommunity Demonstrations Robotics Competition Host Event Organizers Placer Robotics LeagueVEXVEX IQ TournamentsElementary Middle School High School DivisionsSacramento Bot Battles California BotsIQ ChampionshipsJr Bots 3lb Competitions Where To Find Us Check out our programs at the following local events PART Beetle Bash 3lb Beetleweight competition February 8 2025 at Placer Robotics Center in Roseville. Learn more. Sacramento Bot Battles California 15lb Combat RoboticsChampionships April 45 2025 at Sierra College in Rocklin. Registration is open.
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