The district’s two robotics teams competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge Long Island Regional Championship on March 1.
The Robopandas finished the event as finalists, placing third among 24 teams from Nassau and Suffolk counties. The team also earned the Think Award in recognition of their excellence in engineering documentation and the design process. Based on their strong performance, the Robopandas qualified to compete in the Chicago Robotics Invitational Premier Event this July.
The Bamboozlers finished ninth following the qualification rounds and received the Second Place Innovate Award, which recognizes creativity and excellence in engineering design.
Additionally, robotics adviser Jack Chen was honored with the Compass Award, a distinction within the FIRST Tech Challenge program that recognizes an outstanding mentor nominated directly by students for their guidance and support. Notably, Mr. Chen was nominated not only by Sewanhaka students, but also by students from other districts, reflecting the broad impact of his mentorship across the FIRST Robotics community.
