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Support. Build!DonateFuel Future Minds!About UsPassion Meets Purpose!Turning Curiosity into Creation! Every Kid, Every Build! —– Turning Curiosity into Creation! Every Kid, Every Build!Turning Curiosity into Creation! Every Kid, Every Build! —– Turning Curiosity into Creation! Every Kid, Every Build!Northshore Robotics offers hands-on experiences that inspire creativity, build skills, and spark a love - [Events](https://northshorerobotics.org/events/) - October 24th Competition Teams Click Here to Register! December 5th Competition Teams Click Here to Register! February 20th Competition Teams Click Here to Register! Volunteers – Register Here for ALL Competitions - [FAQs](https://northshorerobotics.org/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions How can my kid(s) join?Northshore Robotics2026-08-17T15:08:10-05:00How can my kid(s) join?Thank you for your interest! We have to be careful of capacity and ensuring that our new students get the best experience possible. Fill out this form to get you started. Then Check our calendar and let us know what date you’d like to - [Teams](https://northshorerobotics.org/csc/) - Teams The mission of NorthShore Robotics is to foster and encourage a passion for STEAM education in our students and community. We enable our students to explore STEAM subjects in the world around them and guide them through lessons in programming, designing, building and application of the engineering process. NorthShore Robotics cultivates an integrated framework - [About Us](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/) - About Us Our Mission The mission of NorthShore Robotics is to foster and encourage a passion for STEAM education in our students and community. We enable our students to explore STEAM subjects in the world around them and guide them through lessons in programming, designing, building and application of the engineering process. We encourage a - [Student Handbook](https://northshorerobotics.org/handbook/) - **Download the full Handbook by clicking Here: NorthShore Robotics Student Handbook - [Volunteer](https://northshorerobotics.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers In the classroom, in the community, virtually or in person we welcome all volunteers. Below you will find the many ways you can join our team! We’ve got a spot for you—whether it’s in the classroom or behind the scenes! Choose how to help: Coaching! Volunteer 2+ times a month Volunteer once a month - [STEMFest](https://northshorerobotics.org/stemfest/) - 📸 Share Your STEM Fest Photos & Help Us Inspire the Next Generation! 📅 June 6th, 2026 📍 701 N Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 Click HERE to Reach out with any questions or concerns! NorthShore Robotics 2026 STEM FestSeason Kickoff • VEX Game Reveal • Community Event This event brings together students, families, local - [Donate](https://northshorerobotics.org/donations/) - Donate A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors! Ochsner HealthChevronPatel McDonald'sInternational PaperChevronAmazonAheadDonut KingChevronCDWNorthshore PrepKeterChevronLearning Express Toys & Gifts MandevilleCom SolutionsMandeville Self StorageChevronT-MobileThe Shaw GroupTogether, Let’s Gear Kids Up for Success! Here are our four main ways you can help! Sponsor a Team Robot Naming On site event at your business Businesses can also participate - [History](https://northshorerobotics.org/history/) - History 2018 - 2019Northshore Robotics came to life!2019 - 2020 Northshore Robotics students received the Excellence Award as well as 2nd Place for the Teamwork Challenge! 2020 - 2021Northshore Robotics students received the Teamwork Championship Award! 2021 - 2022 Northshore Robotics students received two Excellence Awards this year! 2022 - 2023Northshore Robotics Students received - [Calendar](https://northshorerobotics.org/calendar/) - Calendar of Events - [Mission](https://northshorerobotics.org/new-students/) - Teams NorthShore Robotics Mission Statement The mission of NorthShore Robotics is to foster and encourage a passion for STEAM education in our students and community. We enable our students to explore STEAM subjects in the world around them and guide them through lessons in programming, designing, building and application of the engineering process. We encourage - [Volunteer - Old](https://northshorerobotics.org/volunteersold/) - In the classroom, in the community, virtually or in person we welcome all volunteers. Below you will find the many ways you can join our team. Help In The Classroom Volunteer Routinely 2+ Sundays a Month Volunteer Monthly 1 Sunday Per Month One Time Class Visit/Presentation Our classes are held 3 Sundays a month (1:00pm-4:00pm) - [Summer Camps](https://northshorerobotics.org/summer-camps-2024/) - [Sponsorship](https://northshorerobotics.org/sponsorship/) - Local Business Sponsorship Robot Naming On site event at your business Businesses can also participate our other programs. Individual Sponsorship In-Kind Donations Through Zeffy.com (No Fees) Direct Purchase of Equipment or Supplies Sponsor a Student Sponsor a Child We except any generous donations of $5 to $5000! Every dollars counts! Click here to change a - [Alisa Brown](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/alisa-brown/) - LinkedIn Alisa Brown Parent Liaison – Sept 2022 I am Alisa Brown, the current Parent Liaison for the Board of NorthShore Robotics. As an oceanographer in my former career path, I have a passion for science education, which I enjoy bring to the underserved and underrepresented populations. I have also developed a strong background in - [Ashley Wasuna](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/ashley-wasuna/) - Ashley Wasuna Board Secretary- April 2024 Ashley, With 13 years of experience in administrative roles brings expertise in record-keeping, documentation,communication, transparency and accountability.. Ashleys’ played a key role in maintaining accurate records and facilitating communication among board members. Ashley is deeply committed to Northshore Robotics vision of and ensuring that board decisions are aligned with - [Outreach](https://northshorerobotics.org/out-reach/) - Brighthouse Learning Academy VEXIQ Robotics team established – 2023 We’re proud to have partnered with the Brighthouse Learning Academy to create the world’s first-ever VEX Robotics team catering exclusively to twice-exceptional (2E) students. This groundbreaking initiative is poised to inspire and engage e2 youth on a global scale. Boys & Girls Club (Slidell, La) FIRST - [Marie Wade](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/marie-wade/) - LinkedIn Marie Wade Treasurer – July 2023 Professionally, Marie is a CPA candidate and a calculated risk-taker with deep financial industry knowledge. Marie has completed Doctoral studies in Business Administration with a concentration in Analytical Finance (ABD), an MBA with a concentration in Accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and has more than 30 years - [Leroy Simpson](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/leroy-simpson-2/) - LinkedIn Instagram Website Leroy Simpson Vice President – May 2023 Dr. Leroy Simpson is an esteemed Psychology Professor and Industrial Organizational Psychologist with a profound interest in the convergence of technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence with human behavior, cognition, and decision-making. Currently, his research focuses on the emerging field of robopsychology and the profound influence - [Chris Montgomery](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/chris-montgomery-2/) - Chris Montgomery Community Liaison – July 2023 Christopher Montgomery is the Assistant Director of Innovative Technologies & STEM Outreach at Northshore Technical Community College, based in Lacombe, La. Before joining NTCC in March 2020, Montgomery served the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Federal Grain Inspection Agency under (AMS) Agricultural Marketing Service as an agricultural commodity grader - [Members](https://northshorerobotics.org/members/) - [ultimatemember form_id="1227"] - [Register](https://northshorerobotics.org/register/) - [ultimatemember form_id="1224"] - [Logout](https://northshorerobotics.org/logout/) - [Account](https://northshorerobotics.org/account/) - [ultimatemember_account] - [Login](https://northshorerobotics.org/login/) - [ultimatemember form_id="1225"] - [User](https://northshorerobotics.org/user/) - [ultimatemember form_id="1226"] - [Password Reset](https://northshorerobotics.org/password-reset/) - [ultimatemember_password] - [Forum](https://northshorerobotics.org/forum/) - [forum] - [Affiliations](https://northshorerobotics.org/affiliations/) - NorthShore Robotics makes every effort to partner with the right people and organizations who have aligned values and help the core mission of Gearing Kids Up For Success. Below are a few groups and community leaders we are affiliated with. If you are interested in demonstrating your support please let us know! Upholding transparency and - [David Shapiro](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/david-shapiro/) - LinkedIn BNO Article David Shapiro President – Dec 2021 David Shapiro is a technical leader with over 20 years’ experience leading technology teams from diverse groups worldwide. His Passion is in ensuring STEAM education and job opportunities grow in the state of Louisiana and as a state, we become a hub for innovation and technology. - [Jeremy Witt](https://northshorerobotics.org/board-of-directors/jeremy-witt-2/) - Who’s on the Board of Directors Jeremy Witt Founder Emeritus, NorthShore Robotics – MBA If you want to know why you should be involved, have your child involved, or why I felt driven to co-found NSR, you need look no further than the mission statement upon which we are founded. I have a passion for - [Privacy Policy](https://northshorerobotics.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are The following applies to the NorthShore Robotics website (https://northshorerobotics.org). Comments When visitors leave comments or submit contact requests on the site we collect the data shown in the comments or contact form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from - [Race Car Challenge](https://northshorerobotics.org/race-car-challenge/) - Race Car Challenge The goal of this exercise is to create a racing car game uses VEX IQ sensors to interact with the environment through obstacles, power-ups, and hazards. Students will split into the 3 teams based on their own strengths and preferences to design a real-life racing “video-game”. 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Our Vex IQ - [How can I start a team?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-1/) - Want to launch your own robotics dream squad? Awesome—here’s how NorthShore Robotics can help you kick things off: Come Visit a Current Team!We would love to show you how we operate, so simply fill out this form and we will get you set up to come visit! Let’s Hear Your VisionWhether it’s a school, community - [What are some other organizations you refer too?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-6/) - VEX/VEXIQ/VEX Robotics is educational robotics for everyone. VEX solutions span all levels of both formal and informal education with accessible, scalable, and affordable solutions. Read more about them at https://www.vexrobotics.com GRSF is "The Global Robotics & Science Foundation" and they spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, - [Is this part of a certain school?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-7/) - No, we are an independent non-profit organization. Northshore Robotics was founded specifically to serve children who have limited or no access to in-school robotics programs. We support children and families from Private, Public, and Home Schools alike. - [Is it only VEX Robotics?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-3/) - No. We cover a variety of STEAM subjects and activities. While the core of our curriculum focuses on designing, building, programming, and competing with robotics, we also expose our students to a wide range of other STEAM activities through field trips, guest speakers, and other special events. - [Does my child have to attend tournaments to participate?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-4/) - As part of our mission to serve students of all backgrounds, we recognize that not every child can attend live competitions. However, being part of a competitive team does mean staying engaged. If your student can’t join in person, they’ll still have opportunities through team activities, reports, and virtual competitions. We’re also open to discussing - [What are some ways I can get involved?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-5/) - We are always looking for mentors, sponsors, partners, and any other kind of ally. See our Volunteer Page for more details! - [What is the 'Socratic Method'?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-8/) - The Socratic method is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas. It is named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who used this method to engage in discussions and prompt his students to discover answers for themselves. The primary goal of the Socratic method is to encourage participants to - [What is 'Iterative troubleshooting'?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/1-9/) - Iterative troubleshooting is a problem-solving approach that involves identifying and resolving issues through a repeated and systematic process of refinement. In this method, individuals make continuous adjustments and improvements based on feedback and the outcomes of previous attempts. It is a dynamic and flexible problem-solving strategy that allows for learning from mistakes and adapting solutions - [What is '6 Thinking Hats"?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/2/) - The Six Thinking Hats is a thinking methodology developed by Edward de Bono. It's a structured approach that encourages individuals to think about problems or decisions from different perspectives, each represented by a different "hat." Each hat symbolizes a unique mode of thinking, helping individuals consider various aspects and viewpoints. For detailed information please check - [What Are 'Agile Methodologies'?](https://northshorerobotics.org/faq-items/2-1/) - Agile methodologies are a set of principles and practices originally developed for software development, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress. The Agile approach values adaptability to changing circumstances, frequent reassessment, and continuous improvement. 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