About Us

About Wave Robotics

History of Wave

Founded in 2008, Wave Robotics was created with the intent of providing STEAM based opportunities to students. The goal of this program is to provide, guide, and teach students skills they can use in the workplace. Students work in tandem with industry professionals. It is through this approach they gain both the skills and techniques for success.

Since then, Wave Robotics has expanded its opportunities for all grades. Wave Robotics now has Lego League programs, summer camps, and city-wide workshops.

The Wave Robotics program engages with over 150 students and 40 volunteers. Their volunteer activities alone affect thousands of students and community members each year. Team members mentor elementary and middle school students in the Lego League division. They also take part in local community events from charity events to farmers markets.

The program is steadily expanding to offer new programs for an evolving world. We are always looking for volunteers to help us make this program a reality for students. Please visit our contact page for more information.

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Vision/Mission of Oshkosh FIRST

Vision

To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.

Mission Statement

Wave Robotics is a family of students, mentors and supporters who wish to inspire by providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment.  Members of Wave Robotics work together as a team to reach beyond the norm by providing opportunities not found in the the classroom through community outreach and engaging educational STEM projects.

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Wave Robotics' Creation

Wave Robotics was originally created through FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

Wave Robotics was originally created through FIRST.  Founded over 25 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST has attracted more than 250,000 youth and more than 100,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 75 countries.

First Robotics challenges teams to work with mentors, students, and community leaders.  Each year teams work year round to to train for a challenge where teams have just six weeks to design, build, and test their robots to meet the season’s engineering challenge. Teams participate in regional competitions with winners advancing to the World Championship. 

FIRST students are eligible to receive over  $18 million in scholarships from some of the finest science and engineering schools in the country.

More information on FIRST and these programs can be found at the FIRST website.

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Awards

Wave Robotics has won many awards

2024

Central Illinois Regional:
Regional FIRST Impact Award
FIRST Dean's List Finalist - Lee Dowdy

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2022

Seven Rivers Regional:
FIRST Dean's List Finalist - Hannah Chung
Excellence in Engineering Award

2019

Seven Rivers Regional: Northern Lights Regional:
Regional Winner Regional Finalist
Quality Award sponsored by Motorola Solutions Foundation
Wildcard Winner

2018

Championships:
Curie Division Finalist
Seven Rivers Regional: Central Illinois Regional:
Regional Winner Regional Finalist
Innovation in Control Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation Gracious Professionalism Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
Wildcard Winner

2017

Central Illinois Regional:
Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors

 

2016

Minnesota North Star Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Excellence In Engineering Award sponsored by Delphi Quality Award sponsored by Motorola Solutions Foundation
Regional Finalist

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2015

Championships:
Hopper Division Winner Excellence In Engineering Award sponsored by Delphi
World Finalist
Minnesota North Star Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Regional Chairman's Award Excellence In Engineering Award sponsored by Delphi
Regional Winner Woodie Flowers Finalist Award - Bill Goral
Regional Winner

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2014

Northern Lights Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Imagery Award in honor of Jack Kamen Industrial Design Award Sponsored by General Motors
Quality Award sponsored by Motorola
FIRST Dean's list Finalist - Melissa Daniels
Regional Finalist

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2013

Northern Lights Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Regional Finalist Quality Award Sponsored by Motorola
Regional Chairman's Award Regional Finalist

 

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2012

Championships:
Archimedes Division Finalist
Lake Superior Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Imagery Award in honor of Jack Kamen Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Delphi
Regional Finalist Regional Winner

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2011

Championships:
Curie Division Finalist
Midwest Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Creativity Award sponsored by Xerox Regional Winner
Regional Finalist

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2010

Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Creativity Award sponsored by Xerox Imagery Award in honor of Jack Kamen

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2009

Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional: Wisconsin Regional:
Creativity Award sponsored by Xerox Rookie All Star Award
Highest Rookie Seed Award
Rookie All Star Award
Regional Winner

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Alumni

What are the alumni of Wave Robotics up to?

Our alumni are 

Attending college at...

Fox Valley Technical College

Johns Hopkins  University  Michigan Technological University  Milwaukee School of Engineering
Purdue University Rockhurst University University of North Dakota University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh University of Wisconsin - Platteville University of Wisconsin - Stout   Military Service

Majoring in...

Air Traffic Control - Minor in Computer Programming  Industrial Technology Management  - Construction Management Physics
Biomedical Engineering Forensic Science & Chemistry Mechanical Engineering 
Electrical Engineering International Business, Spanish, Accounting

      

What do you remember most about your Wave Robotics experience?

"The hilarious time spent building the robot into the morning hours"

"Going to championships my senior year and going to IRI senior year and winning it."

"Spending time with my dad to write the scouting program for the team, it was what made me interested in getting a programming minor."

"First year going undefeated in MN."

"Being a part of everything and becoming who I am." 

"I will never forget all the great memories and friends I made while I was member of Wave Robotics."

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