The LigerBots spent the past week working to spread STEM in our community. Several LigerBots spent last Saturday assembling FLL field kits. FLL is the junior version of the FRC program, giving elementary and middle schoolers the chance to design, build, and program smaller robots to complete tasks for points. The LigerBots host two competitions for teams from around Massachusetts. Each of the assembled kits contains the components which make up this year’s FLL competition field, and the LigerBots are proud to contribute to this wonderful STEM opportunity.

On Tuesday the LigerBots hosted the first ever Girls + Tools event! The night was full of engineering challenges and building opportunities to inspire local middle and high school girls to get more involved in engineering opportunities in the community! Every attendee milled a smiley face out of metal stock, then wired and soldered LED lights for eyes. It was a fun night of introductions and building.

It was wonderful to meet team parents this past Wednesday at the LigerBots annual Parent Night! The LigerBots exec board members gave a presentation to new and returning parents to inform them about how the team runs and what to expect in the coming season.

As build season draws closer the team continues to push for more outreach and events. From encouraging young engineers to providing them the tools to become involved, the LigerBots are proud of being a voice for STEM in the community.