Mid-Atlantic Robotics A NJ Non-Profit Corporation

Mid-Atlantic Robotics A NJ Non-Profit Corporation Donald Bowers Inspiration Award InformationVolunteer for events!PA Act 153 InfoConsent & Release FormsWho is FIRST Mid-Atlantic?FIRST Mid-Atlantic is the brand pseudonym for Mid-Atlantic Robotics, a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation with IRS 501(c)(3) exemption as a charitable organization. It was created in October 2010 with the encouragement of FIRST, Manchester, NH. Our mission is to promote and implement FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) programs for the benefit of all FRC teams in our region which spans all of Delaware, New Jersey and counties in Pennsylvania from Harrisburg eastward. What is FIRST Robotics Competition? Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students guided by volunteer professional mentors are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Recent postsEvent Schedule & District Championship UpdatesJanuary 26, 20262026 FMA District ScheduleSeptember 11, 2025FMA 2025 Dean’s List Interview ScheduleFebruary 13, 2025UPDATE: 2025 FMA District ScheduleSeptember 20, 2024Looking to Volunteer?You can positively impact the lives of hundreds of children while encouraging them to learn about science, technology, engineering, math, and by volunteering with FIRST. Help with an Event!▸RefereeTASK: Watch robot games, call fouls TIME: 2 Full days TRAINING: Required training prior to the event▸Robot InspectorTASK: Inspect robots for rule violationsTIME: Partial day (Friday Evening) or full dayTRAINING: Required training before the event▸Team QueuingTASK: Get teams queued up for robot matches TIME: Full days preferable but can do partial days TRAINING: Day of the Event▸JudgingTASK: Interview and evaluate teams TIME: 2 Full day TRAINING: Required training prior to the event▸Field ResetTASK: Assist in resetting the field after each robot match TIME: Full days preferable but can do partial days TRAINING: Day of the eventContact Ali MarinariFIRST Mid-Atlantic Senior Volunteer Coordinatoror View our Volunteer Information PosterMentor a TeamHelp students achieve their goals and find a future in robotics, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers by mentoring a team.SKILLS NEEDEDMechanical Design • Electrical Engineering • Business Planning • Team Building • Fundraising • Public Speaking • Computer Programming • Project Management • Creative Thinking Learn more!Become A MemberMembership is open to any volunteer or person in support of FIRST Mid-Atlantic in the region who shares the interests of the organization. There is no fee associated with membership. The organization is led by a Board of Directors elected by the membership.Become a member today!About FIRST“Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.” – FIRSTDonateFIRST Mid-Atlantic is a non-profit that functions as an area partner of New Hampshire based FIRST. Any donations, small or large, that are consistent with our mission are welcome.FIRST. Any donations, small or large, that are consistent with our mission are welcome.Donate Now!FIRST Mid-Atlantic is...0FRC Teams0+Volunteers0Events