About Us
Established in 1999, The Blair Robot Project—FRC Team 449—is composed of students and mentors from Montgomery Blair High School and the surrounding area.
Team 449 participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition, the highest echelon of FIRST events, along with more than 3,000 high-school teams around the globe. Each year, FIRST issues a new game for the season, and each team designs, fabricates, and programs a robot to compete in it. We compete in the FIRST Chesapeake District.
By competing in FRC, we enable students to tackle complex technical problems in a collaborative environment. Our student-led, mentor-guided team keeps students at the forefront of decision-making, project leadership, and execution.
We also work in the community to encourage youth to pursue degrees and careers in STEM. 449 members teach practical courses, create and attend outreach events, teach practical courses, mentor teams, and share their knowledge and resources in person and online.
About 
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators. It fosters mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills; inspire innovation; and teach self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
