What is the Newton Robotics Team?
We are the award-winning robotics division of Newton Public Schools in Newton, NJ. A part of FIRST Robotics, we have proudly served and contributed to expanding STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to the community and students since our establishment in 2009.
Coached by past leaders, James Hofmann, Samuel Casquiera, and now current coach, Ciana Roman, our program ensures that students from grades nine through twelve are provided with an exploration of careers with more hands-on opportunities in Engineering, Science, Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Industrial Safety, and more.
Students participating in our FIRST Robotics Competition team, “Aperture” are given six weeks to construct a robot out of industrial materials to complete a sport-like challenge. Students are also given the chance to present other useful skills in real-world working fields, including business, marketing, art, and public speaking skills.
