REACT is thrilled to announce that we have won a $10,000 grant from T-Mobile towards our efforts to provide quality STEM education, activities and opportunities for the youth of Cumberland, MD and the surrounding area. We were one of only 25 programs/cities selected out of over 800 applicants nationwide and are honored to have been chosen. Thank you to the wonderful folks at T-Mobile!
Also, our recent RISE Capital Campaign was a complete success. Thanks to the generosity of local families, individuals and businesses, we were able to raise over $45,000 in less than two months. This, in turn, will unlock another $100,000 in federal funding for the completion of the RISE building. We cannot overstate our appreciation for your support and are grateful to be working within such a wonderful community. Thank you! |
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Recent Events
Allegany County FLL Qualifier
On Saturday, January 18th, over 190 local students from 27 teams across 13 different elementary and middle schools participated in the Allegany County FIRST LEGO League Qualifier at Allegany College of Maryland. Approximately 50 volunteers and a gym full of spectators supported and cheered on the student competitors.
The event was organized by REACT, Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County Together. Key collaborators included Allegany County Public Schools and Allegany College of Maryland. Other supporters who provided help with volunteers and supplies include LaVale Lions Club, Hampton Inn, TC Energy, Appalachian Regional Commission, IBM, and the Doug and Betsey Schwab Family Foundation.
FIRST LEGO League provides students with a hands-on, interactive robotics program in a sports-like atmosphere. Teams develop their teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and analytical thinking skills during the season, which begins in August. At the qualifier, teams are evaluated on their robot’s performance and design, their research project, and their teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.
Local teams made an excellent showing. All teams received medals for completing the season and competing at the qualifier. The highest-scoring teams in the areas of robot game, robot design, core values, and innovation project won trophies. The top 5 teams overall earned a trip to the Maryland FLL State Championships, which will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The five teams representing Allegany County at the state level are the Braddock REACT LEGO Eggos, Bishop Walsh White, Calvary Coding Aquamarine, Frost Bots, and the West Side Coding Coconuts.
The event was organized by REACT, Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County Together. Key collaborators included Allegany County Public Schools and Allegany College of Maryland. Other supporters who provided help with volunteers and supplies include LaVale Lions Club, Hampton Inn, TC Energy, Appalachian Regional Commission, IBM, and the Doug and Betsey Schwab Family Foundation.
FIRST LEGO League provides students with a hands-on, interactive robotics program in a sports-like atmosphere. Teams develop their teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and analytical thinking skills during the season, which begins in August. At the qualifier, teams are evaluated on their robot’s performance and design, their research project, and their teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.
Local teams made an excellent showing. All teams received medals for completing the season and competing at the qualifier. The highest-scoring teams in the areas of robot game, robot design, core values, and innovation project won trophies. The top 5 teams overall earned a trip to the Maryland FLL State Championships, which will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The five teams representing Allegany County at the state level are the Braddock REACT LEGO Eggos, Bishop Walsh White, Calvary Coding Aquamarine, Frost Bots, and the West Side Coding Coconuts.