6709 SPUDinc
We are SPUDInc team 6709. Comprised of 7th-12th grade boys and girls that represent the Big Lake, Minnesota community. In our short time as a team, we have been able to spread interest in STEM throughout the community. This year we have 30 people on our team.
Our motto is Spud: Service, Pride, Unity, and Dedication.
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated" -Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST.
With the excitement of sport, the rigors of science
Under strict rules, limited resources, and the guidance of volunteer mentors including engineers, teachers, business professionals, parents, alumni and more, teams of 25+ students build and program robots to perform challenging tasks against a field of competitors. They must also raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and perform community outreach. In addition to learning valuable STEM and life skills, participants are eligible to apply for $80 million in college scholarships.