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    • Western Edge Premier Event Champions

      Upper St. Clair High School’s robotics team, Terabridges 18603, made school history at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge Western Edge Premier Event by earning its first-ever championship victory. In addition to winning the Championship, Terabridges was also honored with the 1st Place Connect Award in our division, recognizing the team’s efforts to expand access to…

    • AANHPI Cultural Heritage Month at Kamin Science Center

      On Saturday, May 9, Terabridges once again proudly attended the AANHPI Cultural Heritage Month celebration at the Kamin Science Center. This year’s event gave us another incredible opportunity to connect with members of the community, share our passion for STEM, and celebrate culture through hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences. To engage visitors, especially those…

    • Innovating for Inclusion: The TeraBridges Motorized TMT

      -Written by Shreyan. M From the middle of April to the end of May, Terabridges had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Tikkun Olam Makers Global Innovation Challenge (TOM GIC). The challenge encourages participants to use engineering and creativity to develop assistive technology solutions that can make a real difference in people’s lives. We…

    • TeraBridges Hosts its Second Community Build Day during Remake Learning Day

      On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Team TeraBridges, hosted a Remake Learning Community Build Day, bringing together adults and K–12 students to explore how engineering can make play more accessible for all children. During the event, participants adapted a dozen walking dog toys that were later donated to Child’s Way of Pittsburgh. Using a switch interrupter,…

    • TeraBridges Brings Smiles Through GoBabyGo

      On May 9, 2026, Team TeraBridges participated in Chatham University’s GoBabyGo event, a program that provides customized ride-on cars for children with mobility challenges. This year, our team adapted and donated a car for Hudson. Knowing he was a Paw Patrol fan, we personalized the vehicle with themed decorations to make it uniquely his. Beyond…

    • Outreach at Desi (Indian) Spring Carnival

      On April 18th, TeraBridges and our sister FLL Team, Steel Synapse had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Desi (Indian) Spring Carnival. A vibrant community event that brought Desi families from across the Pittsburgh area into one spot. The carnival was filled with games, activities, food, and entertainment, making it the perfect place for…

    FIRST IS MORE THAN ROBOTS. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills. Kids often come in not knowing what to expect of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence, and with a sense that they can create their own future.”

    Founder, FIRST