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our mission

Inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in Engineering, Science, Technology and Mathematics through participation in a project-based-learning robotics education program addressing real-world issues.

208,512

Students

26,064

Teachers

32,640

Volunteers

30

YEARS

About Us

BEST is a volunteer, non-profit organization executing a STEM education program throughout the United States.  BEST is an extracurricular academic experience that engages students through teamwork, self-directed learning, apprenticeship, and problem solving.

Our Core Principles

  • Students are the primary participants and benefactors. 
  • Students perform all of the work. 
  • There are no participation fees for schools.
  • Equipment is provided at no cost to participating schools.
  • BEST is an equal opportunity program. Any public, private, or home school may participate in BEST.

BEST robotics has allowed me to find my true passion for engineering and showed me what I wish to do in the future.”

BEST has helped me grow in areas such as public speaking, communication, and working with others”

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