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Congratulations 9121!

Ben Lippen Robotics has earned a place on one of the world’s biggest stages: the FTC European Premier Event in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Out of more than 8,000 FIRST Tech Challenge teams worldwide, only 96 were selected — placing Ben Lippen among the top 1% of competitive robotics programs globally.

This achievement reflects years of dedication, resilience, and excellence from a team that refused to be outworked. Despite competing against some of the most well-funded programs in the region, these students advanced through perseverance, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to each other — a powerful example of a Ben Lippen education in action.

 

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THE FIRST TECH CHALLENGE

FIRST (For Inspiration Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international youth organization that inspires young people's interest and participation in science and technology.

Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles while recognizing the value of hard work, innovation, and teamwork.

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Award Winning Competition Robotics

Falcon Force 9121, Ben Lippen’s competition robotics team, competes in FIRST® Tech Challenge. In this cumulative annual competition, teams made up of students in grades 7 through 12 design, build, and program robots which then compete in a head-to-head challenge to accomplish specific tasks. 

ben lippen's robotics team

Falcon Force 9121

Falcon Fury 24250

Through the years

Boys and girls are in class with laptops, focused on each other.
A boy is focused, looking down and smiling while using glue.
A hand is on a piece of paper with a ruler on the table.
Girls and boys are sitting at tables with laptops and game controllers, and a robot is near them on the table.
A screenshot shows a boy with his hands spread, and the software is tracking his hands.

Meet Mr. Rios

Faculty Spotlight: Advancing STEM & AI at Ben Lippen

For nearly two decades, Technology and Robotics Instructor David Rios has been equipping Ben Lippen students to thrive in an increasingly digital and innovative world. What began as traditional computer classes has grown into a dynamic STEM program where students explore robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and more. Mr. Rios brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to the classroom. He has completed prestigious AI and robotics training through Stanford, Columbia University, MIT, and various government agencies, ensuring that our students learn directly from a leader engaged at the forefront of emerging technology. Ben Lippen has also partnered with Amazon for professional development and curriculum, and developed partnerships with iRobot for mentoring our students involved in Robotics.

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At Ben Lippen School, we are unwavering in our dedication to nurturing the tech leaders of tomorrow, and we eagerly anticipate continuing our journey of innovation and excellence in technology education.

Mr. David Rios, Technology Teacher

Technology plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, and here at Ben Lippen School, we are steadfast in our commitment to offering our students the most advanced and holistic technology education available with a Biblical perspective. Our primary objective extends beyond preparing them solely for life beyond high school; we are dedicated to equipping them for prosperous careers in diverse technology fields where they can be role models for God’s glory.

High School Technology Offerings

Commencing in the 2023-24 school year, we have broadened our robotics program to encompass the middle school level, presenting it as an engaging club activity. Within our curriculum, we emphasize the significance of Lego Mindstorm EV3, an integral component that imparts foundational skills in innovation and engineering.

Our forward-looking vision includes the establishment of a competitive middle school team participating in the FIRST® LEGO LEAGUE. In our high school, our robotics team consistently immerses itself in the FIRST TECH CHALLENGE, nurturing a profound understanding of JAVA, Python 3, CSS, RobotC, C#, JavaScript and HTML5 among our students.

Our curriculum surpasses the confines of competition prerequisites, encompassing an extensive array of subjects, ranging from electronics and drafting to 3-D modeling and 3-D printing. Students delve into the intricacies of computer networking and programming, exploring various platforms, including Arduino and RaspberryPi, all while engaging in stimulating and enjoyable projects.

Furthermore, we introduce our students to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), empowering them to develop Python projects that leverage real data for authentic predictive analysis. We delve into Computer Vision using TensorFlow and embrace the latest Python Data-driven innovations.

Our ultimate objective is to provide a comprehensive technological education that equips our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to flourish in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

At Ben Lippen School, we are unwavering in our dedication to nurturing the tech leaders of tomorrow, and we eagerly anticipate continuing our journey of innovation and excellence in technology education.

High School Technology Offerings

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