{"id":19016,"date":"2025-03-17T13:33:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=19016"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:38:26","slug":"solidworks-edu-supports-isteam-massachusetts-robotics-state-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/03\/solidworks-edu-supports-isteam-massachusetts-robotics-state-championship.html","title":{"rendered":"SOLIDWORKS EDU Supports iSteam Massachusetts Robotics State Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guest author: Bonny Cao<\/a>, Mainstream innovation, SOLIDWORKS EDU Ecosystem Senior Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n

Inspire, Empower, Transform<\/h2>\n

iSTEAM Academy<\/a>, a Burlington, MA-based non-profit dedicated to advancing STEAM education, partnered with\u00a0Vinci STEAM Edu<\/a> hosted the Massachusetts Robotics State Championship on March 15, 2025, at Lexington High School. The event brought together over 500 students, attendees, and media to celebrate robotics excellence. The winning teams will go to global robotics competitions. The event provided valuable opportunities for industry connections, media exposure, and hands-on STEM experiences, making it an unforgettable celebration of innovation and learning.<\/p>\n

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Empowering K-12 Education and STEM Innovation with SOLIDWORKS Education & Sponsorship<\/h2>\n

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SOLIDWORKS was invited as the major sponsor and was the only established professional CAD provider selected to participate in the event. We were asked to showcase solutions, products, and programs that support and benefit K\u201312 students and educators. Our active participation, through the following engagement activities, had a meaningful impact by connecting with students, educators, and robotics experts to:<\/p>\n