Our Journey
From an idea between a few friends to a thriving robotics team, our history is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.
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They See Blue PA Picnic
Volunteered and attended the annual They See Blue PA picnic, networking with community leaders and local judges to improve our community presence and build career connections for future programs.
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June STEM Summer Camp
Hosted our first summer camp of 2026, teaching kids in 4th-8th grade how to build and code VEX IQ robots and compete in a competition-style game, alongside engineering workshops and guest speakers.
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Penn State Great Valley Visit
Visited the Penn State Great Valley campus, connecting with professors who will help machine robot parts, collaborate on a STEM podcast through the Great Valley Launchbox program, and introduce our team to entrepreneurship.
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STEM Fest 2026
Participated in STEM Fest 2026, showcasing our robot and electronics projects to the public and inspiring visitors of all ages to explore robotics and engineering.
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FirstXMIT Meeting
Met with the board of FirstXMIT, who agreed to mentor our team on the technical side and support establishing our team's pre-apprenticeship program in the future.
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PBM Lions Club
Met with the Paoli-Berwyn-Malvern Lions International Club for their 85th anniversary, connecting with business leaders in disability awareness to gain support for community outreach and volunteering.
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Mainline Rotary Club
Presented to the board of directors of the Mainline Rotary Club, gaining their support in arranging more community outreach and volunteering opportunities for our team.
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Children's Youth Festival
Hosted a panel at the annual youth festival at East High School, presenting to over 500 entrepreneurs and students and gaining more support and recruits for our team.
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FRC Philadelphia: Rising All-Star Award
Competed in the Philadelphia District event, our second season competition, winning the Rising All-Star award for our amazing foundation and organization as a first-year team.
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FRC Centennial: Rookie All-Star Award
Competed in the Centennial District event, our first ever season competition, winning the Rookie All-Star award for our outstanding dedication to community, local and global outreach missions, and documentation.
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Collaboration Session with FRC 316
FRC 316 Lunatecs hosted our team in their workshop and helped us resolve major technical issues we were facing during build season.
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FRC 2026 Rebuilt Kickoff
Hosted by FRC 1168: Malvern Robotics for the 2026 FRC Kickoff for the game Rebuilt, where we went through the game manual and strategized with 1168 on the first official day of the season.
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FLL PA East Championship
Volunteered at the 2026 First Lego League East PA Championship with host team FRC 1168, earning over 60 total volunteer hours as a team.
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Greater Philadelphia Youth Conference
Ran a panel at the 3rd Annual Youth Conference at East High School, presenting to over 500 people and gaining recruits for our robotics team and adult mentors for our non-profit.
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Temple University's Comcast Robotics Bootcamp
Attended an all-day robotics bootcamp at Temple University, learning FIRST Robotics fundamentals from veteran teams through workshops on prototyping, organizing, and wiring.
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STEM2Ignite Global Outreach Program
Visited 2 rural girls' middle schools in Hyderabad, India, running workshops on basic robotics, electronics, and STEM while introducing students to the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Workshop Visit to FRC 1391
Visited the workshop of FRC 1391: Westtown Robotics, receiving their old 2024 robot as a donation and building a strong network of connections for the upcoming season.
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Partnership & Meeting with Scouting America
Met with representatives of the Chester County Council to discuss a partnership to establish a STEM venturing crew for youth to develop life skills and take on new adventures.
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Ramp Riot XXV
Competed at Ramp Riot XXV off-season competition and received the Gardener Award, recognizing our dedication to cultivating STEM opportunities and supporting local students in the robotics community.
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Mainline Robotics Summer Camp
Successfully hosted our inaugural 5-day summer camp for grades 4-9, serving students with VEX IQ robotics, 3D printing, Python coding, and team challenges. Generated 300+ service hours from our team members and mentored 20 students.
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FMA Meeting
<br>Met with Frank Farrell, the executive director of FIRST Mid-Atlantic, to discuss our team's goals and initiatives.
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DoD STEM Grant Award
Awarded a DoD STEM Grant for the 2025-26 season, securing resources for our competition registration fees and supporting our inaugural competitive season.
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Community Engagement
Engaged with community members and educators about our program, building strong local support and partnerships for our robotics initiative.
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Sol Siesta Partnership
Partnered with Sol Siesta Apparel for a merchandising deal, enabling us to create branded team merchandise and additional revenue streams.
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Workshop Space Secured
Secured our permanent workshop at 15 Waterloo Avenue, 2nd Floor from Eadeh Enterprises, provided at no cost for our first season. This dedicated space became our home for robot development and team operations.
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Workshop Visits & Event
Visited 316 LUNATECS workshop and attended the Duel on the Delaware REEFSCAPE FRC unofficial event, gaining valuable experience and networking.
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Website Launch & FIRST Meeting
Launched our official team website and met with the Executive Director of FIRST Mid-Atlantic, establishing our presence and connections.
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1640 DAR Workshop Visit
Visited 1640 Downingtown Area Robotics workshop, learning from experienced teams and exploring collaboration opportunities.
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Community Campaign Launch
Launched our community campaign to gather support for equipment, travel, and competition expenses for our inaugural season.
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Student Interest & Social Media
Gathered over 40 interested students and operated a successful social media campaign reaching over 60 students in our community.
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Team Identity & Partnership
Finalized our team name and brand identity, and partnered with 1168 Malvern Robotics, establishing our place in the FRC community.
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Adult Volunteers Onboarded
Successfully onboarded 3 adult volunteers, providing essential mentorship and guidance for our team operations.
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Social Media Launch
Launched our active social media presence @10989blast, connecting with the broader FRC community and promoting our team.
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1712 Dawgma Workshop Visit
Visited 1712 Dawgma's workshop, gaining hands-on experience and learning from veteran team members.
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FIRST Registration
Officially registered Team 10989 with the FIRST organization, marking our formal entry into the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Workspace Partnership
Discussed securing a dedicated workspace in Berwyn with Eadeh Enterprises, establishing our home base for robot development.
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Mentorship from 1712 Dawgma
Received valuable mentorship from FRC Team 1712 Dawgma, gaining insights from experienced competitors and building lasting connections.
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Comcast Commitment
Received a significant commitment from Comcast, our first major sponsorship that provided crucial resources for our team's launch.
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The Spark
A group of passionate individuals in Berwyn, PA identified the need for a community-based FIRST Robotics team, setting our journey in motion.
