Aperture Science - About Us

About Us

INNOVATION THROUGH ROBOTICS

Founded in 2011, Aperture Science is an award-winning FTC robotics team based at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Morganton. As a leading team in North Carolina, we have consistently ranked among the top teams worldwide, demonstrating excellence in design, innovation, and performance.

Beyond competition, our mission is to promote robotics and STEM education throughout North Carolina and beyond. Through outreach, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers, problem-solvers, and leaders in STEM.

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TOTAL NO-PENALTY OPR

91%

GLOBAL NP OPR PERCENTILE

1900+

TEAM OUTREACH HOURS

113000+

PEOPLE REACHED GLOBALLY

What is

First Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an international robotics program for students that combines the excitement of competitive robotics with hands-on STEM education. In FTC, teams design, build, and program custom robots to complete complex tasks in an annual game challenge.

Each season, participants engage in problem-solving, project management, and creative design, gaining real-world experience in a supportive and competitive environment. FTC fosters a passion for innovation, inspiring the next generation of engineers and leaders.

Robot Demonstration at Spooky Science Night

Into the Deep Kickoff Mechanical Concepts Presentation

meet our team

Meet the members of Aperture Science! Our team brings together dedicated minds from across North Carolina, each contributing their unique skills to the team. Whether it's mechanical design, programming, or non-technical roles, every member plays a vital part in our success.

Hi, I'm Pippa!! This is my 6th year in FTC and I've lost count of my years in FIRST. I love astronomy, art, music, gardening, wire management, and meteoritics, but most of all, I love Aperture Science. I wear the pants in my engagement with [REDACTED].

Hi, I’m Parker. This is my 4th and final year competing in FTC. I enjoy building robots, cooking, and playing soccer.

Hi, I'm Juliet! This is my 6th year in FTC. I love origami, indie music, and visual novels. I recently got super into knitting, sewing, and embroidery.

Hi, I’m Audrey. This is my 3rd year in FTC. Outside of robotics, I love fiber arts & chemistry.

Hey, I’m Ansea. This is my 4th year in FIRST. Besides robotics, I love astrophotography, cooking, and astronomy.

Hi, I’m Ishant. This is my 1st year in FTC and second one in FIRST. Outside of robotics I like to read.

Hi, I’m Michael. This is my 2nd year competing in FTC. I enjoy building robots and swimming.

Hi my name is Evan. This is my 1st year in FIRST and outside of robotics I enjoy hiking, aviation, and computing.

Hey, I am Meenal! This is my 1st year in FTC and first year in Robotics! I like to swim and read.