Through the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), young learners of the present join together to solve some of the most pressing problems of tomorrow. And during this year’s FLL robotics season, Team 5003 from Jefferson Middle School tackled important projects related to clean energy and energy efficiency, earning an award for innovation and a spot to present their findings at the recent FLL Challenge Western Washington State Championship.

FIRST is a national organization that brings together students interested in robotics, engineering and technology. Students from elementary school through high school can participate in a range of leagues and…