Projects & Research · Robotics
Student-led robotics brings engineering, programming, and collaborative problem-solving into practice. Explore Rock-IT-Bots projects, competition preparation, and STEM initiatives.
Rock-IT-Bots
Myreen Ahsan, together with Shael Ali, Aza Momin, Sanaya Ali, and Iza Momin, started Rock-IT-Bots. Their work grew into elementary and middle school teams, each with its own robots, preparation, and competition achievements.
Robotics Projects & Milestones
Girl Powered STEM Spotlight: Inspired by the Legends
Rock-IT-Bots 21116M created a STEM storytelling entry inspired by Dr. Mae Jemison and Dr. Camille Alleyne for the Girl Powered STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented by Google — High School. The project explored role models, mentorship, and girls’ participation in STEM.
The entry was selected as a global finalist. The official entry page records its creation on January 26, 2025; the finalist announcement date is not specified.
Explore the team’s original entry →
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Building VRC experience at Cypress Springs
Rock-IT-Bots reflected on its transition from VEX IQ to VRC after the Cypress Springs High School event. The team thanked experienced competitors for sharing knowledge and the judges for recognizing its hard work and perseverance.
Judges Award and semifinal finish at Katy High School
In its first VRC season, Rock-IT-Bots reached the semifinals at Katy High School and received the Tournament Judges Award. The team described a narrow loss and valuable lessons from competing against experienced teams.
A new chapter: the 2023–2024 VRC season
Rock-IT-Bots moved from VEX IQ into VRC. Three members entered the high school division while still in middle school. Learning the new platform, building experience, and entering tournaments became the season’s priorities.
VEX Worlds 2023: an eighth-place finish
In its May 17 update, Rock-IT-Bots reported an eighth-place finish at VEX Worlds 2023 and celebrated the team’s international competition experience. The post does not specify the ranking category.
Myreen Ahsan presents Girl Talks at VEX Worlds
The VEX Worlds 2023 program listed Myreen Ahsan as the May 3 speaker for Girl Talks at the Opportunity Division. Her presentation shared the Rock-IT-Bots robotics journey and experience in competitive STEM.
Girl Talks appearance announced
Rock-IT-Bots announced Myreen Ahsan’s upcoming May 3 Girl Talks session at VEX Worlds. The published program listed a 12:15–12:45 p.m. session at the Opportunity Division.
Opening the next chapter of the VRC team
The team invited middle school and high school students in Greater Houston to express interest in a private VRC program. The historical announcement also welcomed experienced programmers, designers, parent mentors, and coaches.
Texas state titles and qualification for VEX Worlds
Rock-IT-Bots announced Texas State Championship and Excellence Award honors and qualification for VEX Worlds 2023. The team photograph records the 2023 Texas State Excellence Award and Teamwork Challenge Champion banners.
The 2022 world awards, captured in photographs
A follow-up photograph documented the 2022 VEX Worlds trophies: the Design Award and Teamwork Challenge Division 2nd Place. This is the photographic record of the results announced earlier in May.
World Design Award and division runner-up honors
Rock-IT-Bots reported the World Design Award and second place in its world division at VEX Worlds 2022. The update highlighted the team’s engineering notebook, design process, and student-led work.
Preparing for live remote competition
Team 1116M shared its live remote tournament plan for the Elementary Morning Science B division and invited other teams to coordinate practice. The update captures the planning and collaboration behind competition day.
Elementary and middle school teams compete at Santa Fe High
The teams took part in a blended robotics tournament at Santa Fe High. Their update credited the event partners and volunteers and recorded competition results for both the elementary and middle school teams.
Teamwork at the VEX IQ CHIPS Bowl
Teams 1116M and 1116X shared a match update from the CHIPS Bowl tournament, reporting a score of 205 and a winning result. The original video preserves this early competition experience.
Practice before the tournament
A teamwork challenge practice video offers an early look at the team’s match preparation and testing.
Awards & recognition
The world championship awards and Texas House resolutions are recorded in Achievements. Press coverage is collected in the original Houston Chronicle report and The Daily News report.
These selected entries preserve Rock-IT-Bots’ own historical context and the contributions of its team members.