Two FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics teams from CTC were among 10 teams from the eastern U.S. that traveled to FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) headquarters in Manchester, N.H., where they spent Halloween competing in the first-annual ‘Screamage.’.  The ‘Screamage’ is designed to let teams such as teams 313 and 315 test their early-season robotics skills against other FTC teams on the eastern seaboard in advance of actual tournament and regional competition.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math. Founded nearly 20 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2008-2009 FIRST season attracted over 196,000 students and over 85,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 51 countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition and celebration where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path.