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.

Our 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.



Our Activities:

Mentoring FRC team 7869 The Fun Gang
Direct Service
The Fun Gang is a FIRST Robotics Team based out of Achievement First Amistad High School in New Haven. Since 2019, FIRST at Yale has supplied volunteer mentors to help run the team and teach the students about robotics. This year we intend to continue mentoring the team and onboard new mentors.

Local New Haven FRC Team Volunteering
Direct Service
Mentor local New Haven Team for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)



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