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The 10th annual Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics Competition will take place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 8-10, at the Petersen Events Center. The event is free and open to the public and family-friendly and will take place from 9am until … Continue reading →

We are resuming our normal schedule, the pits will close at eight, we’re about to end the extra practice sessions, and the chicken dance is playing between matches. We’ve been asked to exit to Allequippa St., via the concourse level, … Continue reading →

Regarding recent local developments (Times Online news article): Everyone here at the Petersen Events Center is safe. We’re keeping everyone inside the building so as not to hinder the police, who are still working to control the situation at Western Psych … Continue reading →

The Girls of Steel Robotics practice field has a new location in the Catalyst Building in Lawrenceville (corner of 41st and Foster St.).  This weekend the practice field will be open from Noon to 4 on Saturday 3/3/12.  Please bring … Continue reading →

Putnam St. (just off of Penn Ave.) Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Hope to see you there! Also from http://girlsofsteelrobotics.blogspot.com/ Just a reminder: The Girls of Steel will be hosting a Pittsburgh area Week Zero practice competition event this Saturday, Feb 18, … Continue reading →

February 11, 2012 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Southwestern PA Qualifying Tournament at Robert Morris University March 8 – 10, 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) – Pittsburgh Regional at Petersen Events Center   FRC Teams:  Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field Open to ALL … Continue reading →

There will be an Open Field Event at The Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field on Saturday, January 14th from 1 -3 pm. Everyone is welcome to tour the facility to see some of the Rebound Rumble field pieces set up. Ellis Armory … Continue reading →

Get information about the kickoff Encrypted game manual now released – make sure to download a copy for Saturday! If you can’t make it to your local kickoff, watch the broadcast online: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/   Kickoff Volunteers Needed: Registration Kits of Parts … Continue reading →

Thanks to Snapology for hosting the first Jr.FLL Expo in the Pittsburgh region! For more info, see http://discoversnapology.com/jrfllsnapology.php

We are actively recruiting volunteers for the 2012 Pittsburgh Regional Competi-tion of FIRST Robotics. “FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.” Volunteer for: Field Repair/Reset … Continue reading →