SCORE

05/14/2026

SCORE at AETC 2026 in Huntsville -

SCORE is excited to return to the Annual AETC conference, this year held at the Von Braun Center in Hunstville, AL. Come see us in the Expo Hall!

05/13/2026

» STEM on the Farm at Dream Field Farms «

Yesterday, we had a great time at Dream Field Farms! ☀️🌾

Students learned how STEM and agriculture connect through hands-on activities like driving Spheros, completing robot harvesting challenges, exploring hydroponics and automated harvesting, and learning about the papermaking process. 🤖🌱📄

Students also got to visit farm animals, take part in scavenger hunts, and explore different robotics activities throughout the day. 🚜✨

05/06/2026

SCORE Summer 2026 PD Opportunities! -

SCORE is hosting several professional development opportunities to help foster educational robotics. All trainings at SCORE office unless otherwise noted.

04/17/2026

Southern Educational Robotics Conference 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/955c7d68b4dd/upcoming-professional-development-opportunities-10988768

03/26/2026

S.C.O.R.E. has partnered with Scarlet & Gold to release some new merch! Head on over to https://aub.ie/scoremerch to take a look at the merchandise ranging from short sleeve crew necks, long sleeves, sweatshirts, stickers, and even blankets! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to S.C.O.R.E. to continue to inspire and prepare future STEM leaders!

03/26/2026

Come see our Dr. Jennifer Spencer at the 2026 VEX Rotobotics Educators Conference, where she will have a session that dives into the impact of the Code Explorers initiative on classrooms, exploring how building educator confidence in coding and robotics transforms classroom practice!

Deadline approaching! 🚨 Apply to present at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference by March 15th to share your perspective with fellow educators!

🗓️ Apply here: https://buff.ly/bmI1peq

Take the stage alongside incredible guests like Dr. Jennifer Spencer of Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics. 💻🌟 Her session dives into the impact of the Code Explorers initiative on classrooms, exploring how building educator confidence in coding and robotics transforms classroom practice.

03/08/2026

» IQ Middle School States – Mix & Match «

Last week, S.C.O.R.E. hosted the IQ Middle School State Championship for Mix & Match at the Coliseum. We had two full days of exciting competition as teams gave it their all on the field! 🤖🔥

It was great to see so many teams working together, improving their robots, and pushing for the top spots. Congratulations to the teams who earned awards and those who qualified for Worlds! 🌎🏆 We also hope to see many of you move up and compete in V5 next season.

Thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, and parents who helped support these teams throughout the event. We would also like to thank our sponsors for helping make this competition possible.

It has been an amazing season, and we hope to see everyone back next year ready for even more robotics fun!!!!!

03/06/2026

» V5 Push Back States - Highschool «

Last month, S.C.O.R.E. hosted the V5 Push Back State Championship at the Coliseum. We witnessed fierce competition as teams brought their best robots and strategies to the field, working hard to claim the top spot. 🤖🔥

The matches were intense, with teams battling through every round and showing incredible teamwork and determination. It was also a bittersweet moment for our senior competitors who will be moving on from robotics after this season.

Congratulations to all the teams who took home awards and to those who earned their spot at Worlds! 🌎🏆 It has been a pleasure hosting Push Back this season, and we hope teams get some well-deserved rest and come back even more motivated for the next season.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for helping the event run smoothly, and to all the coaches and parents for your continuous support throughout the season!

02/06/2026

» Selma Tournament «

SCORE headed to Selma at Wallace State Community College to host a V5 and IQ tournament! 🤖✨ It was an exciting day with newer and more experienced teams competing side by side on the same fields, learning from each other, and having a great time.

A huge thank-you to the Wallace State basketball team members for stepping in to judge and volunteer — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🏀🙌 We were also honored to have a special appearance from Johnny Moss III, the newly elected Mayor of Selma, who has supported the Selma tournament for years and continues to champion robotics in the community.

Congratulations to all the teams who took home awards, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🎉🏆

02/06/2026

» H.I.R.E. Tournament «

S.C.O.R.E. hosted our annual H.I.R.E. (Hyundai Initiative for Robotics Excellence) Tournament in partnership with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. This event gave many new teams the opportunity to compete, learn, and grow throughout the day. 🤖🌱

We loved seeing students gain confidence, work through challenges, and have fun on the field. Congratulations to all the teams who took home an award! 🎉🏆 Thank you to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama for joining us and supporting these teams as they experienced competition for the first time. We hope all the students had a great time and continue growing in robotics!

01/26/2026

» Hyundai Presents S.C.O.R.E. Showdown V5 at Auburn University «
S.C.O.R.E. hosted the V5 Showdown at Auburn University’s Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum with support from Hyundai. Teams from all over came ready to compete for World Championship qualifying spots, bringing high energy and strong performances to the fields. 🤖🔥

Alongside the competition, we hosted a STEM Showcase featuring student organizations from Auburn University, giving teams and spectators a chance to explore different STEM opportunities on campus. 🎓🔬

A huge thank you to Hyundai, our amazing volunteers, and Sound Source Productions for helping make this event possible and truly special. We loved hosting this exciting V5 event and hope to see everyone again soon!

Competition photos from the event can be found at https://scoreau.org/photos 📸