In this special excerpt from Unfinished Minds, Amy and Ben reflect on their 20-year journey with FIRST Robotics and the unexpected impact it had on their lives and work.

What starts as a conversation about robots becomes something deeper:

• How robotics competitions teach more than just STEM
• Why inclusion, collaboration, and confidence are at the heart of great tech education
• How students of all abilities and interests find a place in robotics
• What it means to teach with robotics, not just about robotics

Whether you’re an educator, mentor, parent, or just someone who believes learning should be hands-on and human-centered, this is a celebration of what can happen when kids are given tools, trust, and a little bit of creative chaos.