The Next Generation of

in Robotics

We are the Sparkans FIRST Robotics Team, a group of passionate and dedicated high school students from STEM Innovation Academy in Calgary, Alberta. STEM Innovation Academy opened its doors to Grade 10 students in Fall 2022, and has now welcomed over 300 new students in Fall 2023. The newly founded Sparkans have shown commitment to this team and we are excited to continue our journey in the FIRST Robotics Competition. We are proud to be building the foundation for future generations of Sparkans and of STEM IA High School students!

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Our Teams

9277 Sparkans

We are the Sparkans FIRST Robotics team, a group of passionate and committed high school students from STEM Innovation Academy, Calgary, Alberta. Our school is dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math. Founded in 2022, we plan to connect and develop as a team in the upcoming years. With a hands-on experimental approach to robotics, we continue to build the foundation for future generations of Sparkans!

10384 Sparkanovas

Founded in 2024 at STEM Innovation Academy, we are proud to be the first all-girls robotics team in Alberta. With most members having little to no prior experience in robotics, our rookie season was spent developing and expanding a wide range of skills. Over the past four years, the Sparkans Robotics Community has grown substantially. The establishment of of an all-girls FRC team is only the beginning of our mission.

Curiosity

We hope to inspire curiosity in our members, and grow their passions. Continue with motivation, interest, and a desire to learn.

Collaboration

We encourage collaboration and aim to cultivate collaborative skills because of its importance at a real-world level.

Community

We are an open community that aims to create an inclusive and responsive space for members to explore their passions.

Awards

Dean's List Award

Henock S., 9277

The FIRST Dean's List Award is an award sponsored and supported by the Kamen family to recognize the leadership and dedication amongst selected Grade 10 and 11 students in the FIRST Robotics Competition and the FIRST Tech Challenge.

Imagery Award

9277, Hawaii Regional

The FIRST Robotics Competition Imagery Award (in honor of Jack Kamen) celebrates the attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetic in the integration of machine of team appearance.

Sustainability Award

9277, Canadian Pacific Regional

The FIRST Robotics Competition Team Sustainability Award (sponsored by Dow) celebrates a team which has developed and implemented sustainable practices that focus on people, prosperity and the Planet, to have a positive impact achieve long-term continuity.

Rookie All-Star Award

10384, Canadian Pacific Regional

The FIRST Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award highlights the rookie team exemplifying a young but strong partnership effort, in addition to implementing the mission of FIRST to inspire students to learn more about science and technology.

Upcoming Events

Jan 10th

REBUILT Kickoff

Jan 10 - Early Mar

Build Season

Mar 4 - Mar 7

Canadian Pacific Regional

Apr 16 - Apr 18

Utah Regional

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