Tippecanoe Mall Invasion We are going to put up a display at the mall to inform the community of FIRST Robotics and Team 461.

Cancer Fundraiser a Success Team 461's Dodgeball tournament to raise funds for cancer research was a great success!

WBI Kick Off! Westside Boiler Invasion Kicks off its season with the kick off webcast from FIRST.

2010 Game Manual Posted The 2010 game documents have been posted here

WBI Outreach: Dodge Cancer 2010 Dodgeball Tournament

Robots at the Library Inspired Youth Today, students read a robot story to kids and immersed them in the excitement of FIRST.

Calendar

<<	March '10					>>
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Meeting for all subteams This is a meeting for all subteams. Please help out the tech team if you are able. 6:00 pm->9:00 pm	2	3 Weekly meeting for all subteams We will be working on all projects. Please help out the tech team if you are able. 6:00 pm->9:00 pm	4	5 Tippecanoe Mall Invasion Team 461 visit the Tippecanoe mall. Dates are March 5, from 5-8 p.m. and March 6 form 1-4 p.m. We will have a display set up with what FIRST and Team 461 are and what we have done. We will also have vex robots and lego robots for children to observe. Please wear you team shirt and other team attire if you have any. Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the whiteboard It is mandatory that team members go for a minimum on one hour to the mall, team members will be given hours and will be penalized accordingly for not showing up. The system for excused absences works the same. 5:00 pm->8:00 pm	6 Optional Meeting Come help the tech team at the school or help OI prepare for the Mall presentation. 9:00 am->5:00 pm Tippecanoe Mall Invasion Team 461 visit the Tippecanoe mall. Dates are March 5, from 5-8 p.m. and March 6 form 1-4 p.m. We will have a display set up with what FIRST and Team 461 are and what we have done. We will also have vex robots and lego robots for children to observe. Please wear you team shirt and other team attire if you have any. Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the whiteboard It is mandatory that team members go for a minimum on one hour to the mall, team members will be given hours and will be penalized accordingly for not showing up. The system for excused absences works the same. 1:00 pm->4:00 pm
7	8 Meeting for all subteams This is a meeting for all subteams. Please help out the tech team if you are able. 6:00 pm->9:00 pm	9	10 Weekly meeting for all subteams We will be working on all projects. Please help out the tech team if you are able. 6:00 pm->9:00 pm	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18 Boilermaker Regional Boilermaker Regional competition at the Purdue University Armory Building. 8:00 am->5:00 pm	19 Boilermaker Regional Boilermaker Regional competition at the Purdue University Armory Building. 8:00 am->5:00 pm	20 Boilermaker Regional Boilermaker Regional competition at the Purdue University Armory Building. 8:00 am->5:00 pm
21	22	23	24	25	26	27 Buckeye Regional Buckeye Regional competition at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center (2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214) 8:00 am->6:00 pm
28	29	30	31

Mar 10: Weekly meeting for all subteams

Mar 18: Boilermaker Regional

Mar 27: Buckeye Regional

WBI's Mission

Our team is a collaboration of high school students, Purdue professors and students, high school teachers, professionals from the community and family members. WBI encourages students to problem solve while learning discipline, self-confidence, leadership skills the fundamental principles of science, technology, and engineering in the community.

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Welcome to Westside Boiler Invasion!

Who are we?

We are a high school FIRST Robotics team from West Lafayette, Indiana who are passionate about science and technology. Since 1999, technology teacher Steve Florence has encouraged students to pursue their interests in science, engineering, and technology. Working together to accomplish tasks in such fields as technology and public relations, we work together with great synergy to excite students and the public about the teachings of FIRST.

In the words of founder Dean Kamen, FIRST was created to

...transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.

We wouldn't exist...

...if it weren't for the individuals and businesses who sponsor our program. If you would like to sponsor our team, please see the contact page.

FIRST

FIRST's mission is to engage young people in science and technology and inspire them to pursue a career in engineering. Students are able to experience the excitement of the robot competitions while working together to acheive their goals. Through mentoring and teamwork, students can enhance their technology skills, as well as building self-confidence and leadership, while making many new friends along the way.

We do more than build robots.

Much more, in fact. FIRST robotics teams engage in outreach activities in the community, mentor the youth, and create informational animations. Learn more about our projects.

Alumni Registration

Attention alumni! We are working on accumulating a database of past people for future email updates and other secret projects. If you are a WBI alum please sign up.

Welcome To Westside Boiler Invasion!

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