Dallas, TX.; (4/13/2023)—The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), the nation’s umbrella group of national, regional, and local Muslim organizations, proudly congratulates the Muslim American Society-Islamic School of Irving (MAS-DFW) and its sponsored ITKAN robotics team. This groundbreaking team has recently made history by advancing to the FIRST® World Championship, thus becoming the first All-Muslim FRC team in the United States.
Based in Dallas, Texas, MAS-DFW & ISI – ITKAN Robotics FRC#9128, a rookie robotics team, has achieved an astonishing feat in their inaugural year of competition. Not only did they qualify for the FIRST World Championship, but they also ranked 8th out of 240 teams from across Texas.
The team’s remarkable performance at the Texas State Championship last week has earned them a well-deserved spot in the world championship. The USCMO commends this team for their dedication, hard work, and inspiring accomplishment, which sets an example for future generations of Muslim American students.
“Congratulations to the Itakn team on their impressive performance advancing to the Robotic World Championship. Your Islamic spirit has driven the team’s success, embracing teamwork and innovative thinking to gain a competitive edge that sets you apart. May your dedication and diligence continue to lead you to greatness in the world of robotics.” said Oussama Jammal, USCMO secretary general.
“Our team is incredibly proud to have achieved this milestone in our very first year of competition,” said Dr. Mohamed Ebeida, research scientist and founder of MAS & ICI – ITKAN Robotics FRC#9128. “We are honored to be the first all-Muslim FRC team in the United States to compete at the world championship, and we hope to inspire other young Muslims to pursue their dreams in the field of robotics.”
The team’s achievement has been well-recognized by local officials and politicians, including the Mayors of Irving and Richardson, Dallas Commissioner Court Dr. Garcia and John Wiley Price, State Rep Terry Mezza, Congressman Colin Alred, and Beth Van Dyne. The team members expressed their gratitude for the support and guidance they have received, and they are committed to continuing their mission.
As the team prepares for the world championship, they ask for the community’s continued support and prayers. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from our community,” said Dr Mohamed Ebeida. “With your prayers and encouragement, we hope to make history once again at the FIRST World Championship.”
About MAS & ICI – ITKAN Robotics FRC#9128
MAS & ICI – ITKAN Robotics FRC#9128 is a rookie robotics team based in Richardson, TX founded in 2022, Mission is to promote STEM to under served and underrepresented communities in the United States and the World. Itkan inspires youth to pursue and promote STEM and FIRST values focused on education, training, coaching, and mentoring.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Mohamed Ebeida
Founder, Itkan Robotics
+1 (530) 746-1969
Marwan Marouf
Executive Director, MAS DFW
+1 (214) 405-4189
Dr. Leila Kayed
Head of School, Islamic School of Irving
+1 (919) 214-1640
