About Us
Our 30 students in grades 10-12 bring together their interests in math, science, engineering, computer programming, marketing, and media, to build a robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Edina Robotics FIRST Team 1816-The Green Machine is the team of Edina High School (located in a southern suburb of Minneapolis, MN). Our 30 students in grades 10-12 bring together their interests in math, science, engineering, computer programming, marketing, and media, to build a robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Our team is still fairly young; 2006 was our rookie season, but we have experienced considerable success so far. In 2006, we won the “Highest Rookie Seed” award at the Championship Competition, while in 2007, we finished our season as a Division Finalist in the Newton Division at the Championship tournament. In 2008, we were named the Chairman’s Award team at the inaugural FIRST Minnesota Regional competition, held in Williams Arena, University of Minnesota.
In addition to building and competing, Team 1816 takes the FIRST expectation of outreach to our community and other teams very seriously. Since our rookie season, we have made considerable efforts to interest students, teachers, and parents in other school districts to form teams. We are thrilled to report that there are now more than 81 Minnesota teams in the state, up from only two active teams in 2006! As we look forward to the 2010 competition season, we are especially excited about the 63 teams per arena coming to the double Minesota Regional! Teams from around the nation will compete April 1 - 3, 2010, at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena (FIRST Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional) and Mariucci Arena (FIRST Minnesota North Star Regional).
Mission Statement
The foremost goal of the Edina Robotics Team - The Green Machine - is to offer students positions of leadership and responsibility, and to create an environment that encourages creative problem solving while promoting this unique atmosphere to fledgling teams. The Team will also furnish opportunities for students to work and build relationships with adult mentors possessing professional expertise. Additionally, the Team will strive to develop and apply the students’ knowledge of science, math, and business; and to spur interest in technological fields and environmentally supportive measures for the future.
The Web Team
The Green Machine's website is completely student designed and maintained.
Webmaster: Evan S.
Blogger: Anna W.
Mentors: Bud Snead (lead), Reid Durbin, Ryan Bridge, Mike Voermans
Content Writers and Contributors: Kirsten M. (lead), David F., Emily H., Andrew P., Dan P., Amy Z.
