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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. Phineas Banning High School Fall 2011. FIRST ® :. Vision.

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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

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  1. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Phineas Banning High School Fall 2011

  2. FIRST®: Vision “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” Dean Kamen, Founder Mission To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

  3. Dean Kamen, Founder FIRST®: “We want to change the culture by celebrating the mind. We need to show kids that it’s more fun to design and create a video game than it is to play one.” Dean Kamen Founder

  4. FIRST® Robotics Competition: How It Works “…It’s like life. You never have enough information. You never have enough time. The kit of materials is what you have in the warehouse. There are always competing things and you must have a strategy. We’ve created a microcosm of the real engineering experience.” Woodie Flowers FIRST National Advisor

  5. FIRST® Robotics Competition: How It Works • Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology • Creates a unique varsity Sport for the Mind™ • Grade 9-12 students (ages 14-18) discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and engineering

  6. FIRST® Robotics Competition: • Mission is to INSPIRE, not EDUCATE • BUT look atwhat is involved: • Math (algebra, geometry, trig, calculus) • Science (physics, chemistry, experimentation) • Language arts (writing, public speaking) • Business (marketing, PR, fundraising) • Finance (accounting) • Computer Science (programming, 3D animation) • Fabrication (woodworking, metalworking) • Mentorship: Working side-by-side with professionals • Teamwork • Gracious ProfessionalismTM • CoopertitionTM

  7. FIRST® Tech Challenge: How It Works • Program for Grade 9-12 students (ages 14-18) designed to extend reach of FIRST • Creates a bridge between the FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST Robotics Competition • Accessible, affordable FIRST experience • Lower cost per team • No machine shop required • Teams use a modular platform to design and build robots

  8. FIRST® LEGO® League: How It Works • Problem Solving and Creativity • Present children with a new real-world problem each year • Design, build, and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® • Research challenges facing today’s scientists • Unleash thinking, energy and fun • Teams of Children and Coaches • Grades 4-8 (ages 9-16; 9-14 in the U.S. and Canada) • Work as a team • Learn with adults and mentors

  9. Junior FIRST® LEGO® League: How It Works • Introduces 6 to 9 year-olds (Grades K-3) to the fun of science and technology • New real-world Challenge project each year, based on the same theme as FLL • Design and construct a model using LEGO bricks and moving parts • Create “Show Me” poster depicting team’s research journey • Learn from and interact with mentors

  10. FIRST® Robotics Competition: 2011 FRC Season • 2,075 teams • Close to 52,000 high-school students • From 9 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada (3 provinces), Germany, Israel, Mexico, Turkey, U.K., U.S. (48 states) • 49 Regionals/State Championships9 District Competitions • 340 teams advance to FIRST Championship

  11. Impact: Inspiring Students In 2011, close to 52,000 high-school students on 2,075 FIRST Robotics Competition teams are participating in the excitement and intensity of science and technology.

  12. Impact: Scholarships More than $14 million in scholarship awards available to FIRST participants “I am very thankful for the inspiration that the FIRST experience gave me, and for this scholarship that allows me to be at a top institution, headed for a challenging and intriguing career.” Drew Blackburn, FRC Alumni Georgia Tech FIRST Scholarship Winner

  13. Get Involved: Sponsorship • “This is the only sport I know of where everybody who plays can become a pro.” Walter P. Havenstein Chief Executive Officer • “I'm standing in front of some of the best and brightest in the U.S. and from around the world, and I know you're going to do things that people said could never be done.” Joe Astroth, Ph.D.VP of Learning and Education Some of our sponsors…

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