The Carolina Isobots initiative aims to excite and engage more students in STEAM subjects, encourage cross-disciplinary thinking and teamwork.
Robotics Program
The Carolina Isobots Program enriches our students’ education in several ways:
Students in robotics programs demonstrate a 37% increase in STEM career interest.
National Science Foundation, 2023
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Students from programs like Carolina Isobots show 31% higher retention of STEAM concepts and apply cross-disciplinary thinking more effectively than non-participants.
American Educational Research Association, 2023
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Robotics competitions foster critical 21st-century skills, with 82% of participants showing measurable improvements in problem-solving abilities.
Journal of Research in STEM Education, 2022
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Mentorship in robotics programs leads to 52% higher sustained engagement in STEM activities beyond the classroom, creating lasting educational impact.
Education Sciences Journal, 2024
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LEGO MINDSTORMS-based programs increase computational thinking skills by 43% compared to traditional learning methods.
International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2021
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Rural counties implementing robotics initiatives see a 28% reduction in the achievement gap in STEM subjects, demonstrating the equity-building potential of programs like Carolina Isobots.
Rural Education Quarterly, 2023
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Carolina Isobots engages elementary and middle school students in exciting STEAM activities, teaching programming skills through LEGO MINDSTORMS technology while solving real-world problems.
This cross-county initiative brings together teams from Rutherford, Polk, and Spartanburg Counties for competitions that showcase both technical abilities and collaborative problem-solving.
Beyond robotics, Carolina Isobots prepares students for future success by fostering creativity, teamwork, and technological literacy through hands-on learning experiences.
Become a Mentor
RCSNC is seeking mentors that will provide mentorship and/or financial support for our robotics teams. No robotics experience is necessary.
Attend a 1-2 hour Mentorship training session at the start of the season
Be a mentor for 1 school team & meet with the team 2-4 times after school during the season (1-2 hours each)
Provide school team a tour of your workplace or other educational outing
Assist with competition(s)
Get Involved
Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Robotics Fund
Become a Mentor
If you’re interested in supporting this iniative by becoming a mentor, apply by clicking the button below!