FROS hosts all-virtual FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier
FIRST® Alumni and Robotics at Ohio State successfully concluded their first-ever run of the Scarlet & Gray FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier, held virtually from January 23 to January 30. Students that engage in the FIRST Tech Challenge program develop... | LEARN MOREScholarships for Incoming Freshmen
There are plenty of scholarships available for FIRST Alumni. High school students who have participated or are currently participating in a FIRST Robotics Competition and/or FIRST Tech Challenge team are eligible to apply for FIRST scholarships. | LEARN MORESponsors
Our student organization would like to thank all of our supporters, sponsors, and individuals. These organizations have provided event-planning guidance and donated generous financial support, plenty of hardware, and thousands of volunteer hours to... | LEARN MOREFROS builds powered wheelchair for Hilliard, Ohio-based family
Members of FIRST® Alumni and Robotics at Ohio State recently partnered with The Antidote Robotics Team (FTC 14320) to develop and construct a powered wheelchair for a family based in Hilliard, Ohio. The project is heavily based on designs from the... | LEARN MOREFROS listed as recipients of two student organization awards
Columbus, Ohio (June 4, 2020) – Recently, FIRST® Alumni and Robotics at Ohio State was awarded with two student organization awards from the Office of Student Life and the College of Engineering, respectively. The student organization was named... | LEARN MOREENGR 2194: Mentorship in Robotics
Are you interested in mentoring a local FIRST robotics team for credit? Consider enrolling in ENGR 2194! Students will learn both mentorship and robotics fundamentals from both the course instructors as well as senior OSU students engaged with... | LEARN MORELocal teams excel at the FIRST Robotics Competition Miami Valley Regional
Columbus, Ohio (March 3, 2020) – Several local FIRST Robotics Competition® (FRC) teams competed at the Miami Valley Regional between Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, February 29. This public event was held at the Wright State University Nutter... | LEARN MOREFROS participates in Robot in 3 Days for the first time
Columbus, Ohio (January 9, 2020) – FIRST® Alumni and Robotics at Ohio State participated in the Robot in 3 Days project for the first time, sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Engineering and the Center of Robotics Innovation (CORI). Looking... | LEARN MORESWE and FROS co-host FIRST® LEGO League Regional Qualifier
Columbus, Ohio (December 7, 2019) – The second annual FIRST® LEGO League regional qualifier hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and FIRST® Alumni and Robotics at Ohio State (FROS) was held on The Ohio State University’s campus. This... | LEARN MORE
About FIRST
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international non-profit organization founded in Manchester, NH in 1989 by Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers. Their mission is to inspire PreK-12 students to be engaged in science and technology through mentor-based programs.
The programs are listed below:
- FIRST LEGO League Discover (Grades PreK-1)
- FIRST LEGO League Explore (Grades 2-4)
- FIRST LEGO League Challenge (Grades 4-8)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (Grades 7-12)
- FIRST Robotics Competition (Grades 9-12)
About FROS
FIRST® Alumni & Robotics at Ohio State (FROS) is an active student organization, founded in 1996, focused on supporting FIRST teams and events locally and throughout the state of Ohio. Our mission is to gain recognition within our university as well as the Central Ohio region through mentorship, community service, and outreach on a local and national scale. We provide mentorship to local teams of all levels, host and volunteer at official and off-season events, and participate in building a robot in three days. Many of our members are alumni in FIRST programs, but we are open to any student, staff, or faculty member who is interested in FIRST.
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