FIRST, which stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is a non-profit organization in which professional mentors and engineers volunteer to cooperatively build robots with high school students.
Sea Perch is an underwater robotics program in which
students integrate marine obstacles with STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.)
The VEX Robotics Design System allows students to explore various areas of STEM. VEX also encourages teamwork and promotes innovative thinking.
Dare Mighty Things
The award-winning Upper Darby High School Robotics & Engineering team participates in numerous robotics programs, community service projects, and educational opportunities. Since 1999, our dedicated students, teachers, mentors, and community partners have celebrated and embraced science and technology. We are well-known within the FIRST community for our innovative engineering, gracious professionalism, and spirited competition, continually striving to uphold our team motto, “Dare Mighty Things”.