We are Steel Boot.
Steel Boot was established in 2017 at Salinas High School. It consists of 30+ students across all grades. We have approximately three years of experience as team 6506 in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Our Mission
Through an infectious love for technology, Steel Boot aims to develop a strong, student-run robotics team that can instill a deep love for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) within the low-income communities surrounding us. We believe in igniting the potential in each and every one of our members, and as such, we strive to provide an encouraging environment for learning engineering. Being an engineering team, strong collaboration and leadership skills are the crux of our culture. By providing accessible opportunities to dive into the world of STEM, we hope to curate a selection of future leaders and innovators.
Our Mission
Through an infectious love for technology, Steel Boot aims to develop a strong, student-run robotics team that can instill a deep love for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) within the low-income communities surrounding us. We believe in igniting the potential in each and every one of our members, and as such, we strive to provide an encouraging environment for learning engineering. Being an engineering team, strong collaboration and leadership skills are the crux of our culture. By providing accessible opportunities to dive into the world of STEM, we hope to curate a selection of future leaders and innovators.
Our Impact
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The Steel Boot Robotics Team is a great opportunity for students to dive into the world of STEM. It directly exposes its members to industry-standard tools, programming languages, and conventions. The financial demands of Steel Boot also provides its members with the skills necessary to effectively fundraise and sustain a business. Finally, it develops lifelong connections with fellow FIRST students, alumni, mentors, and sponsors, aiding members far into the future.
In our program, students will:
In our program, students will:
- Learn to use industry-standard CAD programs to draft and design robot manipulators
- Learn algorithmic thinking through an object-oriented programming language, Java
- Learn how to manipulate electronics
- Learn how to use powerful industrial tools such as CNCs
- Develop engineering skills through a hands-on experience in iterative design and prototyping
- Develop the leadership and fundraising skills necessary to run a business or startup
- Develop powerful networks through sponsor connections, fellow FIRST members, alumni, and mentors