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We’ve been teased for months with animated glimpses of what could possibly be the 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition game, and on January 9, the secret was revealed! FIRST Team 1816 – The Green Machine, joined with 92 other FRC teams at Northrop...

As our extensive fall and winter outreach and mentoring of teams in the FIRST LEGO League Junior, FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs winds down, Team 1816 members have been spending increasing amounts of time in the...

The first Saturday in December is designated as FIRSTRobotics Competition Training Day in Minnesota, and this year is no exception! This year, seminars and workshops will be held statewide at four locations. There is the original Minnesota Splash at the...

Four 1816 members flew to Pittsburgh and presented on "How to Advocate for Greater Diversity in STEM" as a part of the 5th annual Out in STEM (oSTEM) national conference. This event brought together more than 400 members, supporters and sponsors of the LGBTQ+...

Four representatives from The Green Machine will be in Pittsburgh for the national Out in STEM (oSTEM)conference November 13 – 15 to present on "How to Advocate for Greater Diversity in STEM." This appearance is by invitation of the oSTEM organization. While 1816...

With findings showing that the US needs to produce over 1 million STEM workers by 2022 to remain globally competitive, the job market for STEM is rapidly expanding. On Monday, November 2nd, Team 1816 hosted an event to showcase careers in these fields. Our Team's...

Considering doing science, technology, engineering, or math in college and beyond? If so, you're in luck, because Edina's FIRST Robotics Team, The Green Machine, is hosting our third annual STEM Career Night on Monday, November 2. If you're interested in learning what...

The Green Machine's eleventh season got off to a great start October 10 the Minnesota Robotics Invitational hosted by Roseville Area High School. Along with 33 other teams, we competed in the 2015 game, Recycle Rush. At this event, FIRST Robotics Competition...

Attention Edina High School sophomores and juniors: Edina's award-winning FIRST Robotics Team 1816, The Green Machine, needs you for the 2015-16 season! Our team has a place for you, whether you're an aspiring engineer, programmer, businessperson, or artist....

Although this color is already all over Edina, parents and student attending the Edina elementary school open houses will be greeted by even more green. Namely, FIRST Team 1816 - The Green Machine! Members from our team will be attending all six of Edina's...

1816 members are upgrading from Team polos and khakis to business attire in order to meet government officials in Washington DC. Our Team has been invited to participate with Team 27 RUSH in their 2nd annual National Advocacy Conference (NAC) from June 14th to 16th....

After an incredibly successful World Championships, where our Team was selected for the playoffs on the Curie Field, The Green Machine returned from St. Louis to prepare for one last competition. In Duluth earlier this year, our robot made it into the Quarterfinals...