Forty-two high school teams competed in the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Utah Regional at West Valley’s Maverik Center from April 16-18. The event served as a showcase for innovation and determination during the robotics competition.
The robotics competition highlights ongoing STEM efforts at Hill Air Force Base. Through various programs, such as the STEM Outreach program's hosting of robotics open house events, youth teams have demonstrated their skills in designing, programming, testing, and competing with robots.
Hill’s STEM outreach includes initiatives for all grade levels. This includes STARBASE, which educates approximately 1,600 local fifth-grade students annually, and the LEGACY program. The LEGACY program is a three-phase apprenticeship-type initiative designed for students ranging from age 11 through college graduation to encourage interest in STEM-driven Air Force careers.
The STEM Outreach Program participates in nearly 150 events each year. The program aims to inspire future science, technology, engineering, and math professionals by encouraging learning through education and mentoring while informing teachers, parents, and counselors about available STEM career paths.
