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Bearbotics Sponsorship

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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.

"Coopertition" - noun

he 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

Bearbotics

testimonials

I never imagined I would be able to build a robot,

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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

I haven’t just learned about science and technology. I’ve also learned better ways to communicate,

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how to work under pressure, and how to balance being both competitive and compassionate.

Sophia Vermiglio

Class of 2027

Robotics was my first introduction to engineering and computer science,

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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 '19

Structural Dynamics Engineer, Boeing

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