STEAM Tech Teams

06/13/2026

We just finished our 2 week robot camp ….. looking forward to this coming season of “design, build, code, compete, repeat”

05/24/2026

The VEX Robotics competition for 2027 has been announced.

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03/29/2026

ROBOTICS
Robotics is a thriving after-school program in Greenville County. Steam Tech Team (STT) volunteers have been leading competitive after school robotics since 2020. Our flagship program is at Northwest Middle School in Travelers Rest.

STT teams compete in VEX robotics tournaments. Each year, teams attend between 3-5 local competitions designed by VEX engineers. The game changes every year demanding that students master skills including designing their robots to meet the year’s challenge, building their robots, programming their robots, documenting their
efforts in an engineering notebook, and driving their robots to obtain a winning score.

Students also have access to 3D design computer programs to test out their designs before construction.

In addition to mastering the technical aspects of robotics, programs that include competition have additional benefits including learning how to work collaboratively, handle stressful situations, and communicate effectively.

Since 2020 Northwest robotics has sent eight teams to the South Carolina State championship, including two all-girls teams. In 2025 one team qualified to compete at the World VEX Championship in Dallas. Teams from all over the world compete at VEX
Worlds. The Northwest team got to meet and interact with fellow robotics students from many foreign countries. STT volunteers thank the Northwest PTA and B & R Machining and Fabrication for helping the team travel to Dallas.

In one part of the competition, teams play with a partner team and share the score. In another part of the competition teams play alone and their solo score is used to rank the team internationally. The Northwest team ranked in the top 5.5% of teams in 2025.

03/27/2026

Come see up at iMAGINE Upstate STEM Festival. We are number 29 on the map. We will have several fun things for you to interact with. https://www.imaginesteamsc.org/upstate/visit/map This exciting event takes place on April 4, 2026 from 11 am – 5 pm along Main Street in Greenville, SC. Featuring hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and family-oriented STEAM entertainment. Learn more here: https://www.imaginesteamsc.org/upstate/visit/

12/15/2025

Blue Ridge Robotics Tournament!
Congratulations to the 4 Northwest Middle School Robotics teams!
The Gummy Gobblers (Coach Vito) came in second out of 20 that competed in the Finals.

The Juggernauts (Coach Jesus) were not far behind at 5th, and The Milky Way Monkeys (Coach Sue) at 9th.

The Chainsaw Chicken Dept. (Coach Reid) won the Build award, probably because of the 3D design.

Super accomplishments by Team Northwest Robotics, both students & all coaches!