OUR MISSION & FIRST
Our mission is to inspire personal and community development by creating innovative problem solvers through collaborative outreach in STEM, community service, education, and FIRST robotics. FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) is a non-profit organization founded by Dean Kamen that creates robotic challenges for students. 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.
Achievements
2021
Phosphorous Group - FIRST Innovation Challenge, FIRST Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalist Award
Upper Ohio River Region Awards Event, FIRST Dean's List Finalist Award (Hadiyah Tayeb)
2020
Miami Valley Regional, Regional Engineering Inspiration Award, Regional Finalists
Buckeye Regional (cancelled)
2019 (10th Year!)
Miami Valley Regional, Regional Winners, Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
Greater Pittsburgh, Regional Winners, Innovation in Control Award Winners
(Offseason) Finalist, WOW
2018
Miami Valley Regional, Chairman’s Award Winners, Dean’s List Finalist Award (Fatima Bainazar)
Buckeye Regional, Regional Semi-Finalists
(Offseason) Winner, WOW
(Offseason) Winner, CORI (Center Of Robotics Innovation)
2017
FIRST Championship St. Louis, Engineering Inspiration Winners, Darwin Division
Miami Valley Regional, Chairman’s Award Winners
2016
FIRST Championship, Hopper Division
Queen City Regional, Regional Finalists
Buckeye Regional, Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
2015
FIRST Championship, Carver Division
Queen City Regional, Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
Greater Pittsburgh Regional, Judges Award Winners
2014
Queen City Regional, Woodie Flowers Finalist Award (Andrew Bruening)
Queen City Regional, Regional Semi-Finalists
2013
Queen City Regional, Regional Finalists
(Offseason) Winner, Ohio State Championship
2012
Buckeye Regional
2011
Buckeye Regional
2010 (Rookie Season)
Buckeye Regional, Regional Semi-Finalists
DEMOGRAPHICS
The Metrobots are currently flourishing with around 100 students, 54% of which are female, 44% male, and 2% identifying as other. Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, over 30% of students come from Asian, Middle Eastern, African American, and Hispanic minority groups. Additionally, they represent 27 different school districts from around central Ohio. Regardless of background, our students become STEM leaders and assist us in inspiring the next generation of innovators, spreading our mission throughout our ever-growing community.
MENTORING
In the Columbus area and interested in mentoring our team?
Contact us at our email below!
Other Achievements
The team has received many honors including making it to Regional Finals, receiving The Regional Chairman’s Award, and winning Engineering Inspiration Award at both regional and world levels. These achievements have resulted in the Metrobots attending the FIRST World Championship four years in a row.
Team Origins
The first Metrobots team was formed in 2010 during the breakaway season. At the time, the team came out of the design pathway though Metro Early College High School. The team originally consisted of about twelve active members and one coach. During the the breakaway competition, the team made it to the semi-finals that year. In the second and third years the team faced some challenges in regards to funding and mentorship. It was difficult to raise money due to the lack of sponsors. However, we eventually overcame this slump in 2014. During this season, we gained sponsors and our team grew from twelve to twenty-four and has been exponentially growing since. In 2015, the team won the Engineering Inspiration Award and made it to the world competion. Since then, the team has grown its comitment to the community and has become focused more on being a team.
