We believe anyone can discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology.
That's Why
We create robots that inspire and bring us together.
History
LETS DO IT!
With humble beginnings at the Walter G. O’ Connell Copiague High School, in Copiague, NY, a school robotics class, led by Mr. Cimino, was piloted, which required students to design robots using LEGOs. The class involved coding, and the applications of math, science and engineering principles, to see how students could design and build the best robot.
The students took the challenges in stride, and truly enjoyed navigating the unique difficulties that arose when designing a robot. The hands-on experience also showed students that abstract math and engineering concepts can be applied, brought to life, and is a real thing people actually use.
The class was a success! Mr. Cimino knew he was onto something when he saw the students excitement about this new learning experience, and he wanted to take it one step further. That was when he discovered FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, the ultimate “Sport of the Mind.” Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get.
In 2007, Mr. Cimino decided to ask his students if they would like to enter the competition and become an official robotics team. “Let’s do it!” were the last three words spoken by Copiague Eagles Robotics Team founder, Mr. Cimino, and his robotics students of 2007, that sparked a robotics legacy team here at the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School in, Copiague, NY. The rest – as they say -is history.
History
Competition
2007 was our inaugural year in the FIRST Robotics Competition. As a team, we really didn’t know what to expect, other then we were to play against other teams here in NY.
FIRST provided us with a kit of raw materials, a coding program, and some mechanical and electronic components. We were given the game rules and told to show up for the competition in six weeks.
The 2007 game was named “Rack N Roll.” The games objective was to place pool floating tubes on a racks located at a variety of heights.
We were rookies, and many mistakes were made, but through those mistakes we learned quickly the nuisances of the game, the competition, and how FIRST operates. Most of all, the first seeds of enthusiasm for competitive robotics at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School were sown.
Although we didn’t do well at the competition that first year, something inspirational happened and was shared by those students. They all experienced the fun in doing robotics and the thrill of fierce competition! We were obsessed to say the least! Each year since then we implemented true STEM by reflecting and honestly assessing our team, to see ways on which we can improve on our values and skills so that we can represent our team and community the best way we can.
Our Value
The power of "gracious professionalism"
Vision
The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Mission
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
Motto
"Gracious Professionalism"
Gracious Professionalism is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.
With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process. They avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.
In the long run, Gracious Professionalism is part of pursuing a meaningful life. One can add to society and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing one has acted with integrity and sensitivity.
Leadership
Sponsorship
