Apply to NoMythic – 2024-25

We strive to create inclusive STEM communities to grow future generations of passionate problem solvers.

Are you interested in…

  • Marketing, Fundraising, and Managing a $60k/ year business
  • Building a 5 foot tall, 150 lb robot
  • Competing with teams from around the state and around the world
  • Meeting new people and building community within our team and the entire FIRST organization
  • Learning new skills
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Partnering with STEM professionals
  • Leadership opportunities

Or maybe you don’t know what you’re interested in yet. Come check out 2491 NoMythic! We are looking for enthusiastic and curious students who are ready to jump into a new world of robotics – previous experience is not required.

The team meets every Tuesday from 4:30-8:30 pm in the fall, then three times a week – Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-8:30 pm, and Saturday from 10-4 pm – during the build season, which starts with Kickoff on the first Saturday in January. We also have assorted (usually optional) extra practices and events.

Application

  1. Experience the Team Nights! Show up to our shop on one of the following dates to show interest in the team, and find out what area of robotics works best for you. (must attend at least one):
    • September 5: 4:30-8:30 pm, Great River School (1326 Energy Park Drive), dinner included
    • September 10: 4:30-8:30 pm, GRS, dinner included
    • September 12: 4:30-8:30 pm, GRS, dinner included
  2. Fill out Student Application: complete by midnight, September 13th
  3. Signup for one Conversation/Informal Interview on September 9-14th with Mentors via Zoom or in person – signup early for more time slot options!

Please mind the deadlines – they are firm.

Team Selection/Accepting Team Position

Watch your email on Sunday, September 15th to see if you have been offered a spot on the team.

Details on how to accept your position on the team coming soon.

Congratulations – at that point – you’re on the team!

Once On the Team

Once on the team, please:

  • Come to practice on September 24th! (4:30-8:30 pm at GRS, dinner included)
  • Consider attending the Team Retreat, September 27 (after school)-28th.
  • Attend regular practices every Tuesday from 4:30-8:30 pm.
  • With your your parent(s) or guardian(s):
    • Watch for link to sign permission form and provide medical and insurance information.
    • Signup for the team with FIRST
    • Pay team fee ($250, sliding scale)
    • Sign up for two meals: NoMythic 2024 Meal Signup
    • Be sure both you and your parents can get to the Team Internal Website.

Resources

  • Team size: NoMythic is capped at 33 students from 9-12th grade. We also have 17 full and part-time adult mentors as of August 2024.
    • Build: 12 students + 2 student captains
    • Programming: 7 students + 1 student captains
    • Business/Operations: 8 students + 2 student captain
    • 1 overall team captain

Updated 9/6/2024