Vincennes University hosts 48 robotics teams for LEGO League Semi-State competition

The Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation turned the Vincennes Campus into a hub of innovation, teamwork, and competitive energy for students aged 9 to 16 on Saturday, Dec. 20.

The CARA hosted the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Semi-State South UNEARTHED tournament in the VU P.E. Complex, which featured 48 robotics teams from throughout Indiana.

The tourney brought together students who showcased their technical skills and collaborative problem-solving through hands-on research, coding, and engineering. They designed LEGO robots in an attempt to navigate the tourney’s mission-based robot game with precision and strategy, with each team competing for a coveted spot at the state championship in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 10.

VU provided an electric atmosphere that was akin to an athletic event. Matches were intense and enthusiastic, while blending technology and science.

“The passion from these competitors was powerful,” said Kimberly Wright, Director of the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation and Interim Dean of the College of Technology. “This challenge reflects exactly what hands-on STEM education should look like. Supporting students who are competing, collaborating, and innovating is important to the University and the future of STEM education.”

By hosting impactful STEM competitions, VU strengthens pathways for exploration and prepares the next generation for careers in STEM fields.

See Teams and Tournament Results