Tag: Advocacy

  • Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Representative Venkat

    Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Representative Venkat

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    Ashwin

    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…

  • Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Senator Devlin Robinson

    Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Senator Devlin Robinson

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    Ashwin

    On November 25, 2025, Terabridges had the opportunity to meet with Senator Devlin Robinson to discuss our FIRST Robotics advocacy initiative. In Western Pennsylvania, participation in FIRST programs is lower than on the eastern side of the state. This gap is reflected in the fewer teams and competitions across all three programs – FLL, FTC,…

  • Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Natalie Mihalek

    Bridging the Gap – Meeting with Natalie Mihalek

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    Rohan

    Today, teams 18603 Terabridges and 20223 USC Dynamics held a joint meeting with PA district 40 representative Natalie Mihalek as a part of our robotics advocacy movement. Western PA faces a challenge in participating in the FIRST robotics programs. There is lower support for teams on this side of state, hence the significant disparity of…