In the state of North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) serves as the Program Delivery Organization (PDO) for FIRST® LEGO® League &FIRST® Tech Challenge. These programs are managed from within the College of Engineering by Dr. Kory Bennett, the Program Delivery Partner (PDP). Dr. Bennett can be reached at [email protected] or (336) 285-4990.
As the PDO, N.C. A&T serves as the primary contact in the region and is responsible for the strategic growth and management of the FIRST LEGO League: Explore & Challenge Divisions and FIRST Tech Challenge programs in North Carolina. Dr. Bennett works with a GREAT team of volunteers and associates to promote both FLL & FTC, provide program education, team outreach, and volunteer management, as well as coordinate and execute all NC FLL & NC FTC official events, including the tournaments held at various venues across North Carolina.
Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley, Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, is a proud supporter of FIRST and STEM outreach within the communities.
N.C. A&T has been a part of FIRST® LEGO® League Challengesince 2008:
N.C. A&T has been a part of FIRST® Tech Challenge since 2006: