ABOUT US
24 SEASONS | 22 ROBOTS | 100+ ALUMNI
2X REGIONAL WINNERS | 3X REGIONAL FINALISTS
 7X CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEES | 20+ AWARDS
OUR
MISSION
Team 533 seeks to educate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, and the arts to empower them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive after high school. By undergoing a variety of STEM, service, media, and interpersonal ventures, we aim to provide our members with every opportunity to grow into the best possible versions of themselves.
CORE VALUES
O.M.E.G.A.
OPENNESS
Welcoming students of all diversities to participate in every area of our program without restriction.
MOTIVATION
Encouraging students to maintain their involvement in the STEM field and the FIRST community beyond high school.
EXPANSION
Growing beyond the bounds of our team and bring STEM to all areas of our community.
GUIDANCE
Providing students with the resources needed to become the best possible versions of themselves.
ALTRUISM
Giving back to the local, FIRST, and STEM community on an equitable basis at every available opportunity.
OUR
STORY
Originally known as the Omega Project, Team 533 got its start in 2001 with just six students, an advisor, and two mentors. We were given the team number "533" by FIRST and chose the name "Omega Project" after the Greek letter Omega. After winning our first competition, the team chose to move up one letter to Psi, establishing our current brand: Team 533, the PSIcotics. Now in our 24th season, Team 533 welcomes almost 30 members, two advisors, and six mentors. Over the years, we've helped prepare hundreds of students for life after high school.
TEAM AWARDS
2023 | Regional Winners, Dean's List Award Finalist (Kali Nilsen)
2022 | 2x Invitational Winners
2019 | Industrial Design Award, Safety Award
2018 | Regional Finalists, Quality Award, Excellence in Engineering Award, Safety Award, Wildcard
2015 | Regional Finalists
2014 | Industrial Design Award, Quality Award
2013 | Innovation in Control Award
2010 | Engineering Inspiration Award
2009 | Judge's Award
2008 | Regional Finalists, Quality Award
2005 | Woodie Flowers Award (Neil Heft), Creativity Award
2001 | Regional Winners, Rookie All-Star Award