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Vulcan Robotics · STEM Robotics

Where young engineers
are forged.

To create STEM opportunities for female students and guide them toward STEM majors and careers — through hands-on robotics, competition, and mentorship.

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250+

Students served

12

Competition teams

11

STEM programs

60%

Female participation

Our Mission

To create STEM opportunities for female students and guide them toward STEM majors and careers — through hands-on robotics, competition, and mentorship.

Our Vision

A generation of young women who see themselves as engineers, builders, and leaders — and have the skills, confidence, and community to get there.

The FIRST Pathway

One journey, four stages.

The FIRST pathway grows with your student — each stage hotter than the last.

FLL Explore

Grades 1–4

The first spark — robotics for our youngest builders.

FLL Challenge

Grades 4–8

Code, build, and compete with LEGO robots.

FTC

Grades 7–12

FIRST Tech Challenge — bigger robots, real engineering.

FRC

Grades 9–12

FIRST Robotics Competition — the varsity sport for the mind.

Programs

A program for every age and interest.

FIRST Pathway

FLL Explore

Ages 6–10

The first spark — robotics for our youngest builders.

FLL Challenge

Ages 9–14

Code, build, and compete with LEGO robots.

FTC

Ages 12–18

FIRST Tech Challenge — bigger robots, real engineering.

FRC

Ages 14–18

FIRST Robotics Competition — the varsity sport for the mind.

All Pathways

Ages 6–18

One continuous journey from kindergarten to college.

Competitions

Aerial Drone

Ages 11–18

Fly, sense, and score in the Aerial Drone Competition.

Aerial Drone Pro

Ages 14–18

Advanced autonomous drone engineering.

American Rocketry Challenge

Ages 11–18

Design, build, and launch a record-breaking rocket.

Enrichment & Partnerships

Math Kangaroo

Ages 6–18

A global celebration of creative problem-solving.

CCMR

Ages 13–18

Hands-on materials science and research.

Girl Scout

Ages 5–18

STEM badges and pathways built for girls.

Why families choose us

Hands-on engineering

Students design, build, code, and compete with real robots — not worksheets.

Built for girls in STEM

A supportive environment that keeps young women in the engineering pipeline and pointed toward STEM majors.

Mentorship that lasts

A continuous pathway from elementary to high school, with mentors who stay with students for years.

Partners & supporters

NASA FIRST Girl Scouts Local School District Community STEM Foundation

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