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Soaring Engineers What is Soaring Engineers? Soaring Engineers is a set of interactive lessons and activities that were designed to introduce kids to engineering and robotics. Soaring Engineers is flexible with student ability and given classroom time, preferably between 1 and 3 hours. Our program is designed for elementary and middle school aged students, and typical Soaring Engineers lessons are run entirely by Power Hawks students and will consist of a design challenge and a small-scale robotics competition, as well as multiple stations that teach basic engineering and physics principles. We have multiple concepts including - but not limited to - simple machines, simple circuits, and design concepts. We have hosted many different events at multiple schools in the past; building and designing small robots at Edgewater Elementary School, making simple circuits at Old Mill Middle South, creating cotton ball catapults at Crofton Middle School, and more. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this program and host an event/lesson then you can contact our events coordinator and to start to soar.

"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." - Dean Kamen About FIRST® FIRST ® (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization, founded by Dean Kamen. In 1992, FIRST ® held its first large-scale competition with 28 teams that met in a high school gym to compete. In 1998 LEGO® joined with FIRST ® and went on to form the FIRST ® LEGO League® (FLL). Moving into the 21st century, 2004 witnessed the founding of FLL Jr.® as a way to get younger kids between the ages 6-10 interested in robotics. In 2005 the FIRST ® Tech Challenge® or FTC was founded in order to make the FIRST ® program more accessible. Ever since then, FIRST ® has done a wonderful job in providing ways for students to gain experience in engineering, design, and other interests. What is FIRST ®? Coopertition According to FIRST , “Coopertition means displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition.” Coopertition is founded on the philosophy that teams “can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete.” Teams typically donate materials and expertise to novice teams and anyone else that needs help at competition, regardless of their own standing. Gracious Professionalism® According to FIRST ®, “With Gracious Professionalism ® , intense competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious professionals ® learn and compete fiercely, but treat one another with respect and kindness during 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." At its heart, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is about more than just building robots—it's about building a better future. FIRST fosters innovation, teamwork, and leadership by emphasizing its core values: discovery, impact, inclusion, innovation, and teamwork. These values guide participants in solving real-world problems while respecting and embracing the diverse perspectives of their peers. Through friendly competition, community engagement, and a commitment to learning, FIRST empowers young minds to be leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while making a meaningful impact on their communities and the world. FIRST Core Values For more information about FIRST ® , visit the FIRST inspires website

Power Hawks Power Hawks Power Hawks Power Hawks 1/3 POWER HAWKS ROBOTICS CONTACT US SUPPORT US JOIN Power Hawks Robotics Team 1111 is a FIRST FRC robotics team that began in 2003 with only 6 members. Since then, we have grown to include, mentor, and sponsor 19 robotics teams. These teams are inclusive to all ages, having teams across elementary, middle, and high school students. Who We Are Find out more about our organization, teams, robots, and the results of our years of competition. LEARN MORE Power Hawks Power Hawks Power Hawks Power Hawks 1/4

Boys and Girls Club What is Boys and Girls Club? The Boys and Girls Club is a nationally recognized organization with local chapters in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and US International Military Bases in the form of after-school programs. As of 2010, there are over four thousand autonomous local clubs and in total they serve more than four million children. The purpose of the club is to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence, operating under their motto: "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens." Our Involvement We coordinate with the Boys and Girls Club to participate in STEM mentoring. The goal of STEM mentoring is to positively impact the social development and academic achievement of at-risk youth ages 6-10. STEM mentoring consists of fun, hands-on activities, group projects, and multimedia connections that engage mentors and mentees in a variety of STEM topics.

Who We Are Copy of SR_Photo_PHRC_Districts-7403885_edited 1/4 The Power Hawks, FRC Team 1111, is an after-school co-curricular program based out of South River High School. Our mission is to inspire future generations through competitive robotics and introduce students to FIRST ® and its values. FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a robotics program where high school student develop and grow skills by designing, building and programming a 115-pound robot. As a team, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment. We actively advocate for diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM through initiatives like FIRSTLikeAGirl, LGBTQ+ of FIRST, and MEFIRST. Recognizing the importance of making robotics events accessible to everyone, we are proud to be launching an Accessibility FIRST initiative to improve inclusivity and accessibility at competitions and venues. Beyond the competition field, our team engages in political advocacy by meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill throughout the year to champion increased funding for robotics programs and STEM education in schools. We believe in using our platform to create a positive and lasting impact, both within the FIRST community and beyond. Graphic Design Community Service Planning and organization General Finance skills Budgeting skills Mechanical Design Programming Electrical design Sports Scouting and Strategy Photography Website design and management AND MORE! Through participating in the Power Hawks, students can acquire skills used in the professional world. These skills include but are not limited to:

International Observe the Moon Night What is International Observe the Moon Night? International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration one day each year, usually in September or October. Last year on October 5th the Power Hawks were fortunate enough to be invited by NASA to attend this event. At International Observe the Moon Night we had a blast. We can't wait to go back next year. This year was very special because it is the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 going to the moon. You can learn more about us going to the anniversary of that here. Every year thousands of schools, universities and scientists all come together to observe the moon one night a year. Once again thank you to NASA for inviting us to this amazing event. We can't wait to see you there next year.

National Advocacy Conference What is the National Advocacy Conference? The Power Hawks are proud to have participated in the National Advocacy Conference for the past three years. The conference goal is to change culture to increasingly value STEM, and we must get our policy makers in our nation’s capitol on board, knowing about and supporting FIRST® and STEM in education. If we are not there telling them about our experiences, no one else is. This conference helps to train students and mentors to be prepared for for meetings with their Senators and members of Congress in their offices on Capitol Hill.

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About Power Hawks Robotics Power Hawks Robotics Club’s support currently reaches over 100 students across several FIRST FRC, FLL and FLL Jr. teams. These highly motivated students are equipped with skills to innovate, create and lead as they design and build robots to compete regionally and nationally. The Power Hawks Robotics is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2021 and based in Edgewater, Maryland. The club is run by a Board of Directors that consist of volunteers with a wide range of professional backgrounds. The club’s mission is to inspire, support and mentor elementary to high school age youth in STEM and to equip them with the skills necessary to improve the world through competitive robotics. The Power Hawks Robotics implements its mission by acquiring funding in order to support for youth robotics teams based in Anne Arundel county, Maryland that participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics program. FLL Power Cobras 2436 FLL Cobra Critters 2434 FLL Brick Hawks 1211 FLL Jr. 2222 FLL Jr. 2223 FLL Jr. 5638 FLL Jr. 5639 FLL Jr. 12943 FLL Jr. 18221 FLL Jr. 18222 FLL Jr. 18223 FRC Power Hawks 1111 Current FIRST teams supported by the Power Hawks Robotics are:

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Join The Power Hawks We are an approximately 30 member organization with opportunities in business as well as technical fields. Our FRC program is comprised of one team of about 20 students. The team is given 8 weeks to design, build, and test a 115 pound robot to complete a challenge given on the first Saturday of January, and competes throughout the year. (Grades 9-12) No prior knowledge is required to join, and not only will you gain invaluable skills, you will become part of a family! If you are interested in joining, apply below! We look forward to meeting and talking to you! Apply to be a team member Please complete the form to apply for a position with us. First Name Last Name Grade Choose an option Email Phone Number School Submit Thanks for submitting! Apply to be a mentor Please complete the form to apply for a position with us. First Name Last Name Phone Email Address Submit Thanks for submitting!