Code Red Robotics Mission Statement

​Our mission is to create an all inclusive community where students in the coming generation are inspired to pursue their passions, gain a of love of learning and knowledge through experience, and kindle personal growth in areas such as leadership, self confidence, and communication, through mentor supported individual and group achievement in the fields of science and technology.

About FIRST

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international youth organization which inspires students' participation in science and technology. There are several divisions to FIRST for young people of different ages. The high-school division of FIRST is FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition). There are over 3,500 FIRST teams across the globe, including Code Red Robotics.
Visit the FIRST website for more info: ​http://www.firstinspires.org/

​Build Season​

In early January, FIRST releases the new season's challenge. From that day, known as Kickoff, students have six weeks to strategize, design, build, program, and assemble their robot. Students work up to 35 hours a week, on top of normal school and homework responsibilities. Almost everything is done in Ithaca High School by students with the support of mentors. 

Competitions

Code Red attends two competitions each year. Traditionally, Code Red attends the Finger Lakes Regional in Rochester, NY, in addition to one other regional competition.

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2022 Season - Rapid React

FIRST describes this event as a good opportunity for FIRST teams to address today’s global challenges related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9, focused on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. By encouraging FIRST participants to think about future transportation sustainability, they’re also empowering them to be the next generation of leaders and innovators, tackling the world’s toughest challenges.

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Accomplishments

Code Red has had many successes, and hopes to have many more. Some recent ones include:

• 2019 Tech Valley Regional Semi-Finalist
• 2019 Tech Valley Regional Team Spirit Award Winner
• 2018 Finger Lakes Regional Team Spirit Award Winner
• 2018 Central New York Regional Team Spirit Award Winner
• 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Winner
• 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Gracious Professionalism Award Winner
• 2017 Finger Lakes Regional Team Spirit Award Winner​

• 2016 World Championships Division Semi-Finalist
• 2016 Finger Lakes Regional Winner
• 2016 Engineering Inspiration Award Winner Finger Lakes Regional
• 2014 Buckeye Regional Innovation in Control Award
• 2014 Finger Lakes Regional Innovation in Control Award

     For a full list of accomplishments, click here: Accomplishments

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Mentors

Code Red Robotics would not be possible without the guidance and support of community mentors. Community members from local businesses, parents, and other supporters of the team give countless hours by supporting and guiding students, lending expertise, and helping the team function. If you are interested in helping Code Red, please visit the contact page and email the team president and faculty adviser. Many of these mentors have been with Code Red for years. Thank you mentors!