Goals for 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
As ASSiST kicks off our second fiscal year, we are brainstorming ways we can increase our presence and STEM impact in our community. Listed below are some ideas that we are currently discussing. Come back frequently as this page will be updated periodically as new ideas surface. Children's Museum of Houston -Summer Robotics outreach program: The museum is developing an interactive robotics display for this summer. They have invited the teams of ASSiST to participate to what
A Successful 2016-2017 Year
June 30 will mark the end of ASSiST's first fiscal year existing as a 501c3, and it has been a busy and successful season. We are proud of what we have accomplished in our first year which includes: Providing 501c3 financial assistance to six member teams. Because these teams are private and not affiliated with any public entity, fund raising can be challenging. However, being part of the ASSiST network allows each team to fundraise with all the benefits of a 501c3 organiz
ASSiST Member Teams Wrap Up a Successful Season
During the 2016-17 school season, ASSiST provided support for six member teams competing with FIRST Robotics. The support for member teams varied depending on the needs of the team but could include fundraising assistance and mentoring. All the teams had a successful season with three teams competing at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, TX, April, 2017. Error 404 Robotics, Team Name Not Found, FTC 8668. Error 404 is the founding member team of ASSiST, a three year