NASA's Glenn Research Center supported the 26th annual FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional in Cleveland, combining sports excitement with STEM challenges.
NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Jimmy Kenyon emphasized the importance of engineering skills and highlighted the center's aerospace projects during the event.
Fifty-six high school teams participated in the robotics competition to inspire STEM leadership among young individuals.
NASA Glenn employees served as mentors and volunteers for the FIRST Robotics teams to support and engage students in engineering activities.