Programs
FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.
Our three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.
FIRST Robotics Competition
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship
Marketplace for Kids
Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization designed to ignite the spirit of innovation in students. The first Education Day was held in 1995. In 2017, we served over 9,000 students, educators, and parents across the region.
Marketplace for Kids is governed by a non-compensated Board of Directors consisting of educators, community members, and business leaders. We rely on the support of Advisory Leadership Teams made up local community members in each region we serve, as well as countless volunteers.
ASPIRE
Advanced Synergistic Program for Indigenous Research in Engineering (ASPIRE) focuses on developing the electrical and mechanical engineering skills specific to
the renewable and distributed energy industry.
Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC) is the lead and United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) will serve as the partner MSI for ASPIRE.
The program conducted at UTTC provides summer camps for middle and high school students ranging in age from 13 through 18. The camps are filled with engineering activities during the day and recreational activities in the evenings.
Contact UTTC at (701) 255-3285 for more information.
T4 (Tools Trades Torque Tech)
T4 introduces students to workforce skills, needs, training and networking opportunities with industry leaders and technicians! How do we expect young people to dream if they don’t know what they can dream about?
ND’s Gateway to Science
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS) has a track record of innovation, a statewide network of partners in education, industry, and government, and the space and programs to serve all North Dakotans. NDGTS sees an exceptional opportunity to connect students of all ages and backgrounds to STEM happening around them.
Magic City Discovery Center
The Discovery Center is an educational opportunity for all. We will remain curious, creative, playful, and fun in celebration of the wonderment of childhood. We will promote family engagement by creating extraordinary learning experiences. We will be a catalyst, in collaboration with organizations and institutions, for community engagement