About RAT Events

Empowering the next generation through STEM education and innovation

Our History

The "RAT Race" was an annual robotics competition founded by Rob Parker at Charter International School in Bangkok in 2015. This multi-year spanning event was designed to challenge students in the fields of robotics, automation, and technology, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving skills.

Participants engaged in various tasks that tested their engineering and programming abilities, promoting a hands-on, student-centered learning experience. RAT Foundation aims to engage learners in a variety of STEM-related events, providing them with a space to showcase their creative & problem-solving skills.

RAT Race

What We Do

We provide a platform for schools to register and participate in various educational competitions, including:

  • Science fairs and competitions
  • Mathematics olympiads
  • Robotics challenges
  • Creative writing contests
  • Arts and cultural showcases
  • Coding and technology competitions

How It Works

Schools register on our platform and can then create teams of students to participate in our events. Teachers can manage their teams, register for upcoming events, and track their participation history all in one place.

Meet Our Team

Our people are what make us unique. While we come from different backgrounds, we are all passionate about education and making a change for the future.

Rob Parker

Rob Parker

Founder / Data Protection and Security Compliance Manager, Teacher of Computer Science and VEX Robotics Specialist for St Andrews International School

Matthew Bonnell

Matthew Bonnell

Founder / Physics, Science and Design Technology

Learning Designer @ VERSO School

Kornwika Chitchutrakoon

Kornwika Chitchutrakoon

Founder / Director of Steam Labs Technology and Robotics Studio

Prisana Phonsing

Prisana Phonsing

Founder / Computer Systems Engineer

Mike Bycraft

Mike Bycraft

Committee Member / VEX Coach and Robotics Educator

at International School Bangkok

Piyarat (Puk) Khanthap

Piyarat (Puk) Khanthap

Committee Member / Learning Technologies Director - KIS International School

Nick Garvin

Nick Garvin

Committee Member / World Metaverse Council Member, Qualoo developer - Educator and Web 3.0 Guru

Pim Sirik

Pim Sirik

Committee Member / Engineer, ex-robotics school owner and serial entrepreneur

Nate Madrid

Nate Madrid

Committee Member / VEX Coach and Robotics Educator at Ruamrudee International School

Our Culture

We are strong believers in transparency and being fair, so have created a committee to make the essential decisions this foundation needs. We are always looking for more volunteers so please reach out if you think like us and would like to play a part in this venture.

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