Brain Busters

Brain Busters Inc. is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit corporation established to inspire youth through STEM programs, such as robotics. With teams participating in the FIRST robotics programs since 2013, Brain Busters provides a means for students to participate in these valuable opportunities when they are not offered in their schools. Brain Busters have earned over 20 awards, including those for robot performance, programming, strategy, and design. Teams have advanced to the State Championship 5 seasons in a row, and this past year to the World Festival where we received the prestigious Judges Award. The Brain Busters are also a proud recipient of the FLL/XPRIZE Global Innovation Award, competing with hundreds of teams from 27 countries.

The Brain Busters are all about solving problems and discovering innovative solutions. This past season the team developed a Solar Powered Emergency Water Purification System targeted at safe drinking water after a natural disaster.  The team worked closely with like-minded students in Puerto Rico that were living through the recovery after Hurricane Maria.  In addition to bringing FIRST to communities that wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate, we try to make a real difference by creating innovative solutions to real-world problems.

All our programs are supported by generous sponsors, grants, and fundraisers. No salaries are paid to any staff or mentors, who graciously volunteer their time and expertise. 100% of all sponsorships and donations go to directly to support student programs.