Purple Haze hosts SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Robotics Technology) camps in the summers to give kids an introduction into the world of FIRST and encourage them to continue their involvement in robotics by serving as friendly and informative role models in STEM.
Our passion for teaching others about science and technology inspires us to find new ways to spark curiosity and make a direct impact on the Austin community. Our Fungineering Workshops at the Willie Mae Kirk branch of the Austin Public Library is one example of a mutually beneficial partnership that accomplishes this goal. If you are an educator or represent a community group and would like to discuss ways our team members can share their love of robots with other curious minds, please contact us to brainstorm a partnership that will meet your community’s needs.
There are many FIRST teams in Austin, but most of the community is unfamiliar with them. Our FIRST PHinder dashboard (pioneered by team member Soumik Chemudupati, '26) utilizes our database of FLL and FTC teams in the greater Austin area, filtering teams by grade level and plotting their locations on an interactive map.
