1102 - M'Aiken Magic

The team is organized to compete in the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition. FIRST is an international organization that organizes regional competitions and national competitions. It is a non-profit educational organization that gives students hands-on experience solving real world problems. Students work with industry, community sponsors and parents to brainstorm, design, build, test and compete with their robots. The process inspires students to learn more about science, math and technology and to develop an enthusiasm for further studies in engineering, the sciences, and design. (More information at http://usfirst.org and at http://maikenmagic.com/).
The Aiken County FIRST robotics team is in its fifth year of existence. Over the past four years, we have completed in the Peachtree Regional in Atlanta, the Palmetto Regional in Columbia, and the last three years the team has competed at the National Competition. The team was awarded the Outstanding Rookie Award in our first year of existence. Since then, we have received several awards. Last year, at the Peachtree Regional, M’Aiken Magic received the second highest award given out at a competition. It was the Engineering Inspiration Award. This award is given out to well-rounded teams that are actively involved in their community and schools. This was the second year in a row that we received that award. (From maikenmagic.com)

Associated With

• South Carolina State University