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Robotics Team Wins Global Innovation Challenge Grand Prize
A team of four Upper St. Clair High School students has been named a Grand Prize winner in the Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) Global Innovation Challenge. TOM is a nonprofit organization that connects innovators with people living with disabilities to develop technologies that promote greater independence and improve quality of life. The winning team includes…
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TeraBridges XRP Robotics Camp
TeraBridges XRP Robotics Camp is a hands-on summer camp for incoming 7th and 8th grade students interested in robotics, coding, engineering and problem-solving. Watch a video about the camp (filmed last year):https://www.instagram.com/reels/DM5rEMAu1dQ Location: Boyce Middle School LGIDate: July 20-24, 2026Time: 12pm – 4pm DailyCamp Cost & Length: Only $100 for 5 days!Register Online: Click here to register your student…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Snow Much Love
Snow Much Love, held on January 17, 2026, was a hands-on assistive technology build event hosted by Team TeraBridges (FTC #18603). The event brought together nearly 40 participants—students, families, engineers, and community volunteers from across the Pittsburgh region—who ventured out in sub-zero temperatures on a snowy morning to build assistive toys for children with disabilities.…
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Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Representative Venkat
On January 13, 2026, Terabridges had the chance to meet with Representative Arvind Venkat to discuss our FIRST robotics advocacy movement. In Western PA, there is less involvement in FIRST opportunities compared to the other side of the state, highlighted by the far fewer teams and competitions in all three programs of FLL, FTC, and…
