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Student Initiative

From First Spark to Real-World Impact.

Student Initiatives at SBC support student-led projects that turn curiosity into real-world action. In this space, students move beyond following instructions - they take ownership, explore ideas, and apply STEM skills to create meaningful outcomes. These initiatives emphasize hands-on learning, collaboration, and purposeful impact, helping students grow as creators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

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Why Participate?

By sharing your project through SBC, you can:

  • Gain visibility across the youth STEM community

  • Connect with peers and mentors for feedback and collaboration

  • Recruit new team members who share your interests

  • Access support for fundraising or volunteer hours tracking

  • Build a portfolio demonstrating leadership and impact

  • Inspire others and contribute to a youth-led, collaborative STEM ecosystem​

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PySTEM MiniBot:
Your Low-Cost Gateway to Robotics

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The Perfect FLL Test Bot

Supercharge your FLL team's coding! Build a fully compatible test bot to solve the "one robot, many coders" problem and iterate faster.

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[Upgrade Your Team's Gear →]

Your First Real Robot

Discover the fun of robotics! Our workshop guides beginners to build their own robot from scratch and learn Python. No experience needed!

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[Build Your First Robot →]

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FTCVideos.org: 
A platform for FTC match learning videos​

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Rocket Team: 
Magic Gunpowder
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Rocket Team

Team Name: Magic Gunpowder

Student Lead: Karthikeya A Turimalla

Contact: Karthikeyaat@gmail.com

Adult Advisor: Mrunalini Turimalla

Team members: Abhinav Pattipaka, Sri Rohan Tejas

​About Magic Gunpowder...

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​The FIRST Mentor Network brings together students, educators, and professionals to build a supportive community for the next generation of innovators. Our mission is to bridge the gap between experienced mentors and aspiring problem-solvers through collaboration and hands-on learning.

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What We Do:

  • Technical Guidance: Mentors share expertise in robotics, coding, and engineering.

  • Skill Building: Beyond technical skills, we foster teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

  • Global Connection: Mentors join a professional network dedicated to advancing STEM opportunities.

 

Who Can Join:

Whether you are an industry professional, a university student, or a FIRST alumnus, this platform allows you to connect with teams and share your knowledge. While robotics is our starting point, we are expanding to support all STEM-related fields and organizations. Learn More...

Our Location: â€‹â€‹â€‹4006 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052​​​​  (Sponsored by Coding Mind)

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FIRST Core Values: Discovery | Innovation | Impact | Inclusion | Teamwork | Fun​​​​​​​

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