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They're also exploring how to tell a compelling story—something that is essential when presenting to judges and connecting with sponsors and the community.\r\n\r\nThis opportunity goes far beyond robotics. Many of our students are eager to learn photography but have only had access to their phones. Being able to use a dedicated camera helps them develop new technical skills and opens doors to interests in media, design, and communication.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are not only building robots—they are learning how to document their experiences, reflect on their progress, and share their accomplishments with confidence. It's an experience that will stay with them long after the robotics season ends.","fullyFundedDate":1765421770949,"projectUrl":"project/focus-on-innovation/9943444/","projectTitle":"Focus on Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009146_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667622834547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buzz-robotics"},{"teacherId":8009146,"projectId":9976656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our team! Your contribution is helping make it possible for our FIRST Robotics team to design, build, and program a robot entirely from the ground up.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, our students are gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering tools and systems. They are working with motors, sensors, electronics, and 3D-printed components to create a fully functional robot for competition. 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You are helping shape future engineers, innovators, and leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these opportunities possible for our team!","fullyFundedDate":1768431167277,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-supplies-to-build-skills-and-te/9976656/","projectTitle":"Robotics Supplies to Build Skills and Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009146_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667622834547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buzz-robotics"},{"teacherId":8009146,"projectId":9976632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contribution is making a meaningful impact on our team by helping us turn ideas into real, working robot components.\r\n\r\nOur students rely on 3D printers to design, prototype, and refine parts that are critical to our robot's success. Using CAD software, they create models, choose the right filament for each application, and test their designs in real-world conditions. When something doesn't work as planned, they problem-solve, revise, and try again—just like real engineers.\r\n\r\nThrough this process, students are developing valuable skills in engineering, manufacturing, and teamwork. They are gaining hands-on experience with tools and technologies used in modern industries, while also building confidence, creativity, and resilience.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that our team can continue to innovate, learn, and grow. Thank you for helping provide these incredible opportunities and for investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769869686501,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-supplies-for-hands-on-stem-le/9976632/","projectTitle":"3d Printer Supplies for Hands-On Stem Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009146_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667622834547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buzz-robotics"},{"teacherId":8009146,"projectId":9571292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students to get a new button maker! Buttons are a FIRST Robotics tradition, and my students have embraced making and handing out creative buttons so much that one just isn't enough! \r\n\r\nMy students have already started using their new button maker to create buttons this year to share with other teams at their competitions. 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Thank you for helping my students unleash their creativity and make anything they can design.","fullyFundedDate":1758906494524,"projectUrl":"project/from-design-to-reality-a-3d-printer-for/9714311/","projectTitle":"From Design to Reality: A 3D Printer for Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009146_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667622834547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buzz-robotics"},{"teacherId":8009146,"projectId":9317985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students to get a new laser printer! They are so excited to get the chance to use it and are coming up with so many creative ideas! 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It's incredibly important to have the right tools so that our students can have these amazing learning experiences and stay safe!\r\n\r\nOver the last 30 years as a team, we have had many students on our electrical team decide to become electrical engineers. Three of our alumni are currently in college studying electrical engineering and many more are working engineers! Thanks for helping us inspire our students.","fullyFundedDate":1748718251050,"projectUrl":"project/powering-innovation-electrical-supplies/9318000/","projectTitle":"Powering Innovation: Electrical Supplies for a FIRST Robotics Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009146_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667622834547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buzz-robotics"},{"teacherId":8009146,"projectId":9359265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our team fund our new swerve drive! 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