Bearbotics Sponsorship - Ursuline Academy | Girls Catholic High School Kirkwood

Engineering the Future

Ursuline Bearbotics, Team #6391, is an all-girls robotics team competing in FIRST (For Inspiration of Science and Technology), a leading youth robotics community. Competitions challenge students to work under pressure, strict rules and limited times. In addition to working as a crew to design, build, test, and program a robot, team members report increased confidence, improved communication skills, and leadership development.

Support Ursuline Academy's Robotics Team

“Coopertition” - noun
The combination of competition and cooperation unique to the robotics community. Robotics teams are expected to help one another and show empathy toward teams experiencing challenges.

Ursuline Bearbotics Program Highlights

2026

Finished 2nd of 48 teams at the St. Louis Regional (the highest finish for Ursuline or any St. Louis Catholic school)
Finished in the top 6 at both qualifying events and served as Alliance Captain at both
Ranked #2 Alliance Captain in St. Louis (highest ever)
Winner, Autonomous Achievement Award
Ranked #8 in Missouri
★ Qualified for FIRST Championship (Worlds) in Houston

2025

State-of-the-art build space and practice field constructed
Finished in the top 10 at both qualifying events
Served as Alliance Captain (#4 overall)
Winner, Creativity Award (Iowa Regional)

2024

Finished in the top 10 at both qualifying events (for the first time
ever!)
Qualified as Alliance Captain (#7) for the first time ever
Winner, Creativity Award (Iowa Regional)
Ranked #22 in Missouri

2023

Winner, Creativity Award (Sedalia)

2017

Bearbotics established
Winner, Rookie of the Year

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I haven’t just learned about science and technology. I’ve also learned better ways to communicate, how to work under pressure, and how to balance being both competitive and compassionate.

Sophia Vermiglio

Class of 2027

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I never imagined I would be able to build a robot, write and configure software, or become confident using power tools. Through this experience, I’ve developed not only technical skills but also strong leadership and communication abilities. One of the most exciting parts has been learning how to utilize modern tools like Claude to assist with programming, computer vision, and autonomous routines. I’ve had an incredible amount of fun on the team, and it’s inspired me to pursue a STEM-focused path in college.

Ava Kessler

Class of 2026

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Robotics was my first introduction to engineering and computer science, and it showed me how to approach problems with determination and creativity. Beyond building technical skills, the program taught me how to apply what I learned to make a meaningful impact in my community. Ultimately, it gave me the confidence to pursue a career path that felt uniquely my own, and I’m incredibly grateful for the experience that helped shape my future.

Elizabeth Trn

Class of 2019

Structural Dynamics Engineer, Boeing

Sponsorship Levels

$25,000+

Logo displayed outside the entrance to the Robotics Space
Invitations to exclusive events, including competitions and demonstrations
Recognition on the Robotics Space sponsor wall
Private tour of the Robotics Room, including a chance to meet the team and see the robot in action
Logo featured on team t-shirts
Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$15,000-$24,999

Invitations to exclusive events, including competitions and demonstrations
Recognition on the Robotics Space sponsor wall
Private tour of the Robotics Room, including a chance to meet the team and see the robot in action
Logo featured on team t-shirts
Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$10,000-$14,999

Recognition on the Robotics Space sponsor wall
Private tour of the Robotics Room, including a chance to meet the team and see the robot in action
Logo featured on team t-shirts
Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$7,500-$9,999

Private tour of the Robotics Room, including a chance to meet the team and see the robot in action
Logo featured on team t-shirts
Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$5,000-$7,499

Logo featured on team t-shirts
Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$2,500-$4,999

Acknowledgment on Bearbotics social media channels
Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$1,000-$2,499

Logo displayed on the robot
Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

$100-$999

Logo featured on the Bearbotics brag board and website

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