Local volunteers help make Umatilla robotics event possible - East Oregonian

Local Volunteers Support Umatilla Robotics Event

Community members in Umatilla came together to make an off-season robotics event possible, showcasing local support for science and technology programs.

The Uplift Challenge, held on October 10-11 at Columbia Vista Intermediate, featured the 2024 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition game, "Reefscape."

The event was sponsored by Amazon Web Services through a ChangeX grant and brought together teams from across Oregon and Washington.

From setting up the competition field to serving warm meals, community volunteers helped ensure the weekend’s event was a success for every student involved.

The event relied entirely on a large volunteer effort, highlighting the importance of community support for science and technology programs.

Author's summary: Volunteers make robotics event a success.

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East Oregonian East Oregonian — 2025-10-26

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