# 2020-2021

In the 2020–2021 season, YETI Robotics continued advancing its mission to break down cultural, economic, and gender barriers through STEM education. The team strengthened the FIRST community by starting 37 FIRST teams, mentoring 13, assisting 8, and investing more than $135,000 to support teams with registration, competition, and facility costs. YETI expanded outreach to underserved students through virtual STEM camps and after-school programs that inspired over 100 students and led to the creation of new FIRST teams, while its Girl Scouts Robotics Merit Badge program introduced more than 300 girls to engineering and computer science. Beyond Charlotte, YETI helped build sustainable STEM programs in rural India through PREPARE, supporting over 8,000 students across 20 schools. Through partnerships, mentorship, and a commitment to sustainable impact, YETI continued empowering students locally and around the world.

The materials below capture YETI Robotics' 2020–2021 Chairman's Award submission, including the Executive Summary, Chairman's Essay, and supporting materials. Together, they highlight the programs, partnerships, and initiatives that defined the team's impact during the season.

[2020-2021 Impact Essay](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ_p1BdnKQwouacfm2uqpUW50noHccmlkUGQrs9ZD90/edit?usp=sharing "2020-2021 Impact Essay")