Cowley College Fall 2025 Robotics Competition Showcases Innovation, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving Skills

The Cowley College Fall Robotics Competition kicked off at 8:30 a.m., bringing together 46 students from five schools—Mulvane, Udall, Winfield, Arkansas City, and the Arkansas City Gifted 5th Grade group—for a morning filled with creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Students formed nine teams and rotated through 12 robotics challenges, spending 10 minutes at each event. The fast-paced rotations kept teams engaged as they tested their skills in problem-solving, engineering, and teamwork across a wide range of activities.

Events included Mini Golf, RVR Maze, VEX Block Stacking, Pickup the Balls, Don’t Fall into the Hole, Don’t Fall Off the Board, Pallet Maze, Relay Race, Ollie Jump, Sphero Bowling, the Visually Impaired Challenge, and Robot Soccer. Each station was judged by dedicated volunteers, including Cowley faculty, staff, and sponsors, who provided guidance and encouragement throughout the day.

At the conclusion of the competition, medals were awarded to the top three teams:

• 1st Place: Udall Team #2
• 2nd Place: Udall Team #1
• 3rd Place: Arkansas City Team #5

The Fall Robotics Competition highlighted both individual creativity and the importance of teamwork, giving students the opportunity to apply their technical skills in a fun yet challenging way.

Congratulations to all participating students for their dedication and enthusiasm, and a sincere thank you to the many judges who volunteered their time to make the event a success. The competition was a strong showcase of innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for robotics.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu