About
We are a robotics community preparing students for today’s workforce. We recognize the importance of STEM education in Adventist schools. We know that students involved in our programs learn much more than robotics. They learn marketing, time-management, communication skills, and creative problem solving in a fun and engaging way.
Sponsored by the Office of Education at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, Adventist Robotics was started in 2004 by a group of educators led by Mel Wade. Adventist Robotics operates FIRST™ robotics tournaments and STEM engagements across the United States for students in Pre-K thru 12th grade.
North American Division
Director: Mel Wade
North Pacific
Walla Walla Valley Academy
Director: Keith Wells 509-525-1050
El Dorado Regional
Event Location: El Dorado Adventist School, Placerville, CA
Director: Gayle Norton 530-622-3560
Southern California
Southern and Southeastern California Conferences
Event Location: La Sierra University
Director: James Willis 818-546-8456
Ohio
Ohio Conference/Kettering College
Director: Rick Bianco
Mid-Atlantic
Pine Forge Academy
Director: Khandi Cooper
Oakwood
Breath of Life / Oakwood University
Director: Carlton Byrd
Florida
Event Location: Forest Lake Academy
Director: Robert Henley
[…] Adventist Robotics’ website states its history and mission: “The Adventist Robotics League is sponsored by the Office of Education at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and is a US FIRST Affiliate Partner. The Adventist Robotics League was started in 2002 by a group of educators led by Mel Wade. Its goal is to inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to provide unique academic and social skill learning opportunities through robotics in Adventist schools across North America. The Adventist Robotics League operates a number of FLL Qualifying Tournaments across the United States and one FLL Championship Tournament each year. The Adventist Robotics League looks forward to continued growth and expansion in both the elementary focused FLL and FIRST Tech Challenge for high school students.” […]