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Aurora, Ill. – State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Week Zero Warmup scrimmage hosted by Oswego School District 308’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2338: Gear it Forward. The event, held at Bednarcik Jr. High School in Aurora, IL, brought together 10 teams from across Illinois to prepare for the upcoming robotics competition season. “I am honored to support Team 2338: Gear it Forward and witness the dedication and innovation of our youth in the field of robotics,” said Kifowit. “Events like these not only foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also inspire a passion for STEM education that will shape our future leaders.” Team 2338: Gear it Forward reported a resounding success at the scrimmage, with a total of 12 robots practicing and fine-tuning their designs on a full-sized game field. The collaborative spirit among team members was evident as they troubleshooted issues and made improvements to their robots, showcasing the essence of innovation and teamwork in the FIRST Robotics program. The event welcomed special guests, including Village President of Oswego, Ryan Kauffman, SD308's Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Zwemke, and SD308 School Board Members, who engaged with students and witnessed the impressive projects and robots on display. “Gear it Forward had a very successful 2024 Week Zero Warmup scrimmage. The support of our state and local officials allows our team to continue to further help our community and expand our outreach initiatives,” said Gear It Forward's Outreach Captain Hannah Roark. “State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is a longtime supporter of Team 2338, and her support has helped 2338 spread FIRST at the State level and further our mission #FIRSTisforeveryone.” Team 2338 extends an open invitation to the community to join them in their journey, fostering innovation, and inspiring the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For more information on Team 2338: Gear it Forward and upcoming events, please visit facebook.com/oswegofirst/. ###
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