Our Mission.
Through the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), Team 8085 provides a way for students to further their interest in STEM. Students develop the tools, skills, and attributes necessary to better prepare them for college and their professional careers.
Our Impact.
After 4 years, Team 8085 has 20 alumni with a 100% graduation rate. All are attending college at universities such as Yale and MIT, or are serving in the armed forces. In fact, 90% of our alumni are currently pursuing a STEM degree such as engineering or math.
Our Mojo.
In only our 2nd full season, Team 8085 won the Archimedes Division at the FIRST World Championships. We are the only 8000 team that has competed on Einstein field and one of the youngest teams to captain a division winning alliance.
About FIRST
The FIRST organization (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen. Through a mentor-based teaching system. FIRST inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators. It is the only sports where every athlete can go "professional."
