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Spring Events\u00a0 l\u00a0 PTC Onshape Challenge l\u00a0 1 Million PPE Challenge l\u00a0 2020-21 Season Registration
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SPRING EVENTS POSTPONED\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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With the closure of school facilities in Michigan for the remainder of the school year and in compliance with public health recommendations and regulations due to the current and ongoing threat of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our state, FIRST in Michigan has decided that the spring FIRST in Michigan FLLJr, FLL, and FTC Spring Events will be postponed until further notice. Once we move through this challenging time and get the “all clear” on public gatherings, we’ll see about putting together some quick builds\/scrimmages for teams. A heartfelt thank you to our spring event hosts who graciously offered their venues, resources, and time in support of our teams.<\/p>\n

We have not yet received a directive from the MDE regarding impact on the FIRST in Michigan MDE State Grant awards for teams that were not able to complete their 2019-2020 season competition requirement as a result of school closures and the subsequent event postponements. Once a directive is received, FIRST in Michigan will share it with teams across all programs.<\/p>\n

PTC ONSHAPE CHALLENGE<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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FIRST in Michigan is excited to jump onboard PTC’s recently announced ROBOTS TO THE RESCUE<\/strong><\/a> challenge!\u00a0FIRST teams around the world are invited to participate in a virtual design competition where they solve a current world problem using their robotics skills.\u00a0Students will use Onshape<\/strong> – a web-based CAD system used by professionals and available free to FIRST teams. Using Onshape, teams will design a robot that helps to solve a current world problem.<\/p>\n

For FIRST in Michigan FRC and FTC Teams.<\/strong>\u00a0Earlier in the season, FIRST in Michigan received a grant from PTC which was to be used in part for advancement fees to States and Worlds. In light of the suspension of the season, FIRST in Michigan will use the money to make grants to Michigan FRC\/FTC teams towards next season’s registration fees and, additionally for FTC teams, the new REV Control Hub. There will be six $1,000 awards to FRC teams and five $525 awards to FTC teams. Part of the grant’s criteria will include the team’s participation in the Onshape Challenge. The grant application is available on the GRANTS page.\u00a0These grants are not associated in any way with the Onshape Challenge’s award component.<\/p>\n

About the PTC Onshape Challenge:<\/p>\n

Think Big!<\/strong> What problem do you want to solve? Some example solutions include a delivery bot that brings food and medical supplies to hard-to-reach places, a vehicle that removes pollution from the atmosphere rather than adding to it, or a remote-controlled surgical bot that allows doctors to operate on patients from a distance.\u00a0Find the topic that your team is most passionate about and let your imaginations run wild!<\/p>\n

Get Started Quickly.\u00a0<\/strong>Onshape makes it easy for FIRST teams to get started quickly. No downloading or installing – just log in, share your document with the team and then you’re building robots! A variety of resources to get you going are just a click away.<\/p>\n

Timeline.<\/strong> The competition is open and accepting entries through May 15, 2020. The winners will be announced on May 29.<\/p>\n

Awards Available: <\/strong>Challenge winners will be chosen based on the team who scored the most total points across the problem definition and robot design categories. Awards will be made in the form of team grants.<\/p>\n

Sign Up Your Team!<\/strong> See the links below to sign up your team and access challenge resources.<\/p>\n