Walton First Robotics

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Walton High School First Robotics Team August 20, 2008 [email_address]

Welcome!
Not just the Walton football team gets to compete at the Georgia Dome.

“ 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
FIRST: Vision 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.

“ 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
Dean Kamen, Founder FIRST:

501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity
Founded 1989, by inventor Dean Kamen
Headquarters in Manchester, NH
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for high-school ages (1992)
Who We Are FIRST :

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Grade Level FIRST LEGO League FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Robotics Competition Jr. FIRST LEGO League FIRST Programs:

“… 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
How It Works FIRST Robotics Competition:

Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology
Creates a unique varsity sport for the mind
High-school-aged young people discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and engineering
How It Works FIRST Robotics Competition:

Mission is to INSPIRE , not EDUCATE
BUT look at what 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
FIRST Robotics Competition:

In 2008, over 37,000 high-school students on 1,501 FIRST Robotics Competition teams participated in the excitement and intensity of science and technology.
Inspiring Students Impact:

Scholarships Impact: Close to $10 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

FIRST students vs. comparison group
Seek education in science & technology
Twice as likely to major in science or engineering
More than three times as likely to major specifically in engineering
Education in Science & Technology Impact: Source: Brandeis University, Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management

FIRST students vs. comparison group
Earn career opportunities:
Almost ten times more likely to have internship
Expect to pursue science & technology careers:
More than twice as likely to pursue S&T career
Nearly four times as likely to pursue career specifically in engineering
Careers in Science & Technology Impact: Source: Brandeis University, Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management

At Motorola…we know it’s critical for tomorrow’s workforce to be technologically literate. That’s why we’re involved with FIRST.” Gary Tooker Former Vice Chairman
FIRST isn’t about building robots, it’s about building life skills.” Steve Sanghi President, CEO
Some of our sponsors… Sponsorship Get Involved:

Become a Sponsor
Provide financial support
Provide equipment and facilities
Offer scholarships
Provide internships
Mentor a Team
Involve employees as mentors
Volunteer at Events
Involve employees as volunteers
Sponsorship Get Involved:

FIRST Sponsorship
Builds technological literacy
Strengthens company reputation in community
Creates pipeline for interns and future employees
Engages employees in volunteerism opportunities
Provides employee team-building opportunities
Sponsorship Get Involved:

Fundraising ideas.
Recruit additional talented students
Recruit teachers and parents as mentors.
Attain possible grants.
Next Steps FIRST :

August though November: Team organization and Fundraising.
Fundraising goal: $10,000-15,000
December: Registration and purchase of kit
January: The game is revealed. Robot kit arrives at our doorstep.
Mid February: Finish robot and ship to competition.
April: Global competition @ the Georgia Dome (hopefully…)
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Schedule/Budget FIRST :

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