FIRST at Yale

Our Mission:

At FIRST® Robotics Yale, we aim to increase awareness of FIRST® Robotics within Yale University and establish connections among individuals with experience in FIRST or those interested in getting involved. Through various initiatives, we strive to keep the Yale community connected to FIRST by providing mentorship to local robotics teams in New Haven, offering remote mentoring to teams worldwide via video calls, and actively participating as volunteers in tournaments across New England, New York, and beyond.

Our Activities:

One of our primary engagements involves mentoring FRC Team 7869, also known as The Fun Gang. This team operates out of Achievement First Amistad High School in New Haven. Since 2019, FIRST at Yale has provided dedicated volunteer mentors to support The Fun Gang’s activities and educate students about robotics. Our commitment extends into the upcoming year as we plan to maintain our mentoring role and expand our mentorship team.

Student Leaders:

Leading our efforts is João Pedro Fernandes, who serves as the Coordinator/President of FIRST Robotics Yale.

Mission

Our mission is to raise awareness of FIRST® Robotics at Yale University and to foster connections between individuals who have a background in FIRST or want to become involved in it. We help the Yale community stay engaged with FIRST through mentoring local robotics teams in New Haven, mentoring robotics teams globally through video calls, and volunteering at tournaments throughout New England, New York, and beyond.

Student Leaders

Amelia Wyler – Coordinator/President

Activities

First Robotics Competition Team Fun Gang 2025 Competition and Mentoring Direct Service First at Yale sponsors the First Achievement Amistad high school robotics team the Fun Gang each year, providing Yale student mentors and funding to help students learn engineering and compete in the FIRST robotics competition. Volunteering at the FIRST Championship in Houston Direct Service Members of FIRST at Yale will attend the FIRST Robotics world championship in Houston, TX, to volunteer as competition officials, mentor attending teams, and represent Yale admissions. Volunteering at FIRST Events Direct Service We will be volunteering at FIRST Robotics events this season!

How Others Get Involved

Feel free to join our mailing list! You can email firstatyale@gmail.com to be added.