# Event Details - **Event Name**: FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: This two-day workshop will serve as an introductory training to robotics with FIRST Tech Challenge! No cost to attend!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/83971040-88f0-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w740-h740-dcc0b9aa-gmir.jpg Are you interested in bringing robotics to your school or organization? Do you want to see how robotics competitions can boost engagement and skill development for middle school and high school students? If so, consider joining us for our two-day FTC workshop for rookie and veteran robotics teachers! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/83d9be90-88f0-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w740-h740-dc948a7a-gmir.jpg This workshop will serve as an introduction to one of the biggest robotics programs we provide at the TTU WCOE - Outreach & Engagement program! This training will go over the bare essentials of starting a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team and how it can be integrated into your lessons and/or extracurricular programs! Activities and topics will include:Building a starter bot to get a feel for the program and the different robot kits that are available. An introduction to robotics programming and how it can be used to measure student outcomes in computer science.How to register and structure a team.CTE integration tips.What lesson plans are available that can be used. How to get started funding a team.This workshop is targeted to new coaches/teachers, but veterans are more than welcome to join! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/840dc6e0-88f0-11f1-b6c8-ef4137d8dcb0-rimg-w740-h740-dcc2ab91-gmir.jpg FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics program for middle school and high school students, where teams are formed to compete in a robotics game that changes every year based on the current theme. Through FIRST Tech Challenge, students learn the crucial skills needed to become the future generation of problem-solvers and innovators our world needs! At the TTU WCOE Outreach & Engagement program, we help run and deliver the FIRST Tech Challenge program for schools and organizations in the West & Panhandle Texas area. This includes:LubbockAmarilloMidland/OdessaAbelineSan AngeloEl PasoSee the attached video below for an exciting introduction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5NPp_5KHukThere is no cost to attend this workshop, and it will take place on Texas Tech campus at the College of Engineering Livermore Center. If you have questions about the workshop, feel free to check out the FAQ below or send us an email at stemoutreach.coe@ttu.edu. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/odessa/ftc-robotics-workshop-midland-odessa/100001989055270859 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, it, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Founders Building - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Odessa - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Founders Building - **lat**: 31.8861509 - **long**: -102.3238224 - **full address**: Founders Building, Founders Road, Odessa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c707ab9c7bd2e90a093d2559d29b542c246b139285afe6f8917752c388e07841-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778219968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa being held? - **A:** FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Founders Building, Founders Road, Odessa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa? - **A:** FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa is organized by TTU - WCOE STEM Outreach Program. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FTC Robotics Workshop - Midland/Odessa is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Odessa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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