Introduction
Welcome!  We would like to introduce you to the 2015 Lakeville Memorial High School Robotics Team.  We are the LakeVille Falconators!  TEAM 5238!  

The name of the game
Each year in January the rules to a different game are issued our team will have six weeks to build a robot with an autonomous (computer controlled) robot operation for 10-15 seconds, two minute operation with a remote control and the ability to end the game with a function such as standing on a  platform or hanging from a field structure.  The events are covered by NASA TV, which can be viewed on the internet.  

Competition History
This year we will compete at the 2015 FIM District-Kettering University held on March 5-7
Kettering University Recreation Center (campus map) Flint, MI 48504, USAWe competed at the Waterford FIRST Robotics District Competition  and the Great Lakes Bay Region FIRST Robotics District Competition in the 2014-Aerial assist game.  
We ranked 29 out of 40 in the X
We ranked 23 out of 40 in the X
Our match record 5W-7L-0T
We made it to the championship round

 Impact on Students
The LakeVille Robotics Team was just recently formed, but we intend to have an everlasting and inspiring impact on our school and community.  
The direct hands on application of STEM is critical to Michigan's future!  
The benefits to students and our community include but are not limited to
inspires a desire for scientific learning 
teaches fundamental skill in STEM
makes connections between the classroom and real-world
provides opportunities for disadvantaged students by developing their technological skills
encourages students to consider STEM careers
reduces anxiety and fear of STEM
links students to the wider community
breaks down gender, race and cultural barriers
teaches teamwork and builds self esteem
builds school community pride
channels competitive spirit similar to traditional contests
teaches creativity and problem solving
reveals the glamour and excitement of competition
recognizes achievement and contribution at every level

Vision, Mission and Goals

Program Evaluation and Measure of Success
Increase the number of students involved in STEM classes and test scores each year
Example:  In 2013-2015 Lakeville HS offered X number of STEM classes each year and X number of students were enrolled in the classes

According to the U.S. News 

National Ranking in STEM...............Top 10
State Ranking in STEM.....................Top 10
College Readiness Index ................Goal (100%)
Math Proficiency 1.5 (7%) .........Goal 3.9 (100%)
Reading Proficiency 2.2 (42%) ..Goal 4.0 (100%)
Student/Teacher Ratio 20:1 ...........Goal 17:1
Total Enrollment 498

Increase awareness of and interest in STEM topics and careers via social media, exposure of team, hosting STEM events, exhibiting robot, number of students on the robotics team, number of mentors assisting the robotics team, community sponsors each year, yet become self-sufficient, and number of students attending STEM camps and conferences




    
Will.i.am found great success as a member of the Black Eyed Peas hip hop group. He does a lot of philanthropy, particularly in community development, but the reason he makes this list is his science advocacy. He held a robotics competition called "i.am.FIRST - Science is Rock and Roll" with Segway's Dean Kamen in 2011. He premiered a song "Reach for the Stars" by having the Mars rover Curiosity beam it to Earth as an MP3 file in 2012. More recently he's been trying to develop a TV show like American Idol but for young inventors and technology innovators. He says "We need creative people working with broadcasters, making smart content to inspire people to be geniuses."