About FARMS

Who we are, how we are organized, and the purposes that guide our work in British Columbia.

Who we are

Fostering Access to Robotics and Mentoring STEM Society (FARMS) exists so more students in British Columbia can take part in robotics and STEM learning - whether they need equipment and mentors, help with education costs, workshops to build skills, or competitions where they can show what they can do.

We work principally in British Columbia, with a focus on access, mentorship, and hands-on STEM learning.

See our programs

Youth robotics demonstration with audience seated on atrium steps

Our purposes

These purposes guide everything we do. Program details live on our Programs page.

  • Provide equipment, mentorship, and financial support to students on robotics teams and in competitive technical programs in British Columbia.
  • Offer scholarships and bursaries to students pursuing technical education and vocational training in STEM.
  • Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and instructional programs in STEM and related technical disciplines.
  • Organize and host technical competitions and exhibitions where students can demonstrate robotics and technical skills.
  • Carry out activities ancillary and incidental to the furtherance of the above charitable purposes.

Leadership

FARMS is led by volunteer officers of the society.

  • Headshot of Hanson Chan, President of FARMS
    Hanson ChanPresident
  • Headshot of Brandon Baker, Treasurer of FARMS
    Brandon BakerTreasurer