Meet CtrlAltDefeat

Get to know the talented students who are dedicated problem solvers and demonstrate exceptional teamwork – CtrlAltDefeat! This West Des Moines team represented Iowa at the FLL Challenge World Festival in Houston, Texas; this was their first time competing against teams throughout the world. 

To prepare for this exciting event, coaches Jude and Summer say that their team “fine-tuned their robot, optimized their AI model, and refined their presentation skills.” They also practiced with mock judging sessions. “As coaches, it’s an honor to see their hard work pay off with an invitation to such a prestigious event. It’s exciting, a little nerve-wracking, but ultimately a huge validation of everything they’ve accomplished this season.” 

Something that makes CtrlAltDefeat unique is their team culture. Whether it’s upholding the team tradition of going to their local Culver’s after every competition or laughing at an inside joke, building strong bonds with each other is an essential value of theirs.  

Team members looked forward to competing on a global stage for the first time. “We are most excited to meet teams from all over the world and be able to learn from them! It’s amazing to see the different ideas, strategies, and cultures that each team brings to the competition,” they say.  

CtrlAltDefeat plans on continuing to be a part of FIRST LEGO League in the future. They hope to compete at the World Festival again and even have their sights set on winning! They also plan on continuing to inspire others to join FLL. 

This team’s vast improvements over the season make them a force to be reckoned with – meet CtrlAltDefeat.