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Outreach

Making an Impact in our Community

As part of our commitment for service to the nation and local communities, Lincoln Laboratory’s volunteer-based educational outreach encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We strive to foster interest in STEM and help young people gain confidence to tackle technical challenges.

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Next Event

Science on Saturday: Why It's Hard to Fly on Mars

Lincoln Laboratory’s Science on Saturday series continues on Saturday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. Tommy Sebastian will present “Why It’s Hard to Fly on Mars” to discuss how atmospheric environment affects aerodynamics. Attendees will hear about the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and NASA’s Dragonfly mission.

Science on Saturday events are in-person demonstrations for children aged 5-17 in the Lincoln Laboratory Auditorium. Parental escort is required for all children. Pre-registration is required. 

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Students in FTC are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in head-to-head competitions.
STEM Program
  • Middle School (Grades 6–8)
  • High School (Grades 9–12)

Robotics: FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC)

FIRST Tech Challenge is a national robotics program for students in grades 7–12 who are interested in building and programming their own robot from a kit and then testing it in competition against other teams.
We sponsor robotics programs through the FIRST program. Teams build and program a robot and compete in local and state tournaments.
STEM Program
  • Elementary School (Grades K-5)
  • Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Robotics: FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

Guided by coaches, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League robotics teams (made up of students in grades 4–8) research a real-world problem, such as food safety, recycling, or energy, and are challenged to develop a solution. Students also build a robot from a Lego kit and learn how to program it to complete specific obstacles.
We sponsor all age levels of robotics teams as they explore programming, robotics, and science and technology concepts.
STEM Program
  • Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Robotics: FIRST LEGO League Jr.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics offers FIRST LEGO League Jr. programs to students aged 6 to 10.