Introducing Team Vertigo FTC 18523

Hi FIRST Ladies community! Team Vertigo 18523 is proud to have partnered with FIRST Ladies for the 2023-2024 FTC robotics season. Relatively recently, two of Vertigo’s members worked on one of these blog posts, and we feel that we should give a background about us and our team

Vertigo is a Highland Park, Illinois community team founded in 2018. Currently, our team is 25% female. Our mission has been to spread our love for STEM and other robotics-related concepts to as many people as we can reach. We inspire the leaders of tomorrow by actively participating and volunteering in events. One example of this is that we have been volunteering at Boys and Girls Club (an after school program for underrepresented kids in a nearby community) for the past two years demonstrating that STEM can be interesting, cool, and fun for everyone. Ultimately, we believe that robotics is not just about building robots; it's about fostering a love for learning, collaboration, and innovation. Through our involvement in FIRST Ladies, we aim to continue inspiring and empowering young minds, particularly girls, to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
One of the most rewarding aspects of being part of the FIRST Ladies community is the opportunity to collaborate and share experiences with like-minded individuals who are passionate about robotics and STEM. We believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone involved.
Thank you for reading and for all those who have been making FIRST Ladies an incredible, positive community. Here's to a successful and fun rest of the robotics season! If you would like to follow our robotics journey, feel free to follow us on Instagram @vertigorobotics.