This article features Advanced Competitive Science (ACS), a two-year course introduced by a science teacher, Joe Pouliot, in 2004 at Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. More than a traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) course, ACS harnesses the excitement of robotics competitions to promote student…

Competitive robotics as an interactive experience can increase the level of student participation in technology education, inspire students to consider careers in technical fields, and enhance the visibility of technology education programs. Implemented correctly, a competitive robotics program can provide a stimulating learning environment for…

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition is a national contest that immerses high school students into the world of mathematics, science, and technology. Students get a hands-on, inside look at the world of engineering and technology. (JOW)