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"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes."
Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST
FIRST is a not-for-profit organization which encourages young people to discover and develop a passion for science, engineering and technology. Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2008-2009 FIRST season attracted over 196,000 students and over 85,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 51 countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition.
FIRST Robotics Competition
The FIRST Robotics Competition stages short games played by autonomous and remote-controlled robots. Dubbed a "varsity sport for the mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the challenges of science and technology. The robots are designed and built in 6 weeks (from of a common set of parts) by a team of 15 to 25 students aged 14 to 18 and a handful of professional engineer mentors. The robots are built under strict rules, limited resources and time limits. Teams have to design a team brand and develop teamwork skills. It's as close to "real world" engineering that a student can get.
More information about FIRST and their competitions can be found on their website: www.usfirst.org
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