Welcome to Team 980 ThunderBots Summer Season

Beginning June 8, Team 980 shifts into a post competitive summer mode.  During this time we are accepting new member applications and hold training workshops for both new and returning members.  We will also have a summer robot project that the entire team is invited to work on, known as the Build 2.0 project.  So be sure to be there for the first meeting of summer on June 8 at 10am!

Who is Team 980?

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 980 ThunderBots is a 501(c)(3) public charity and competitive robotics team with the mission of inspiring young people to become science, technology, and business leaders.

Dedicated mentors and sponsors work with high school age students from Burbank Unified School District on a robotics challenge set by the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) organization in which we compete. Team 980 is also the perfect environment to develop important non-technical skills in logistics, marketing, graphic design, communications, finance and business practices. Ultimately, we encourage growth in creativity, problem-solving, strategy, leadership, initiative and teamwork.

Partnering with the BUSD NAF Academies, Team 980 is located in the STEAM lab at Burbank High School, welcoming students from both Burbank high schools as well as 8th graders from the middle schools. We provide real world experience in programming, electronics, machining, construction, mechanical design, business practices, and outreach.  Any students with the passion to learn, a drive to create, and a competitive spirit are welcome to join.