Utah Robotics

Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing “Gracious Professionalism™.” F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY (501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization)

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FIRST learning … ,[object Object],(FLL: ages 9-16 outside the US and Canada)

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Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen ,[object Object],213,000+ students 85,000+ mentors and volunteers More than 50 countries 2009/10

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What are FLL ® Core Values? “ I want to build things nobody else has even thought of yet.” Charles Peterson, FLL Team Member (10 years old)

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is FLL? *9-16 outside the US and Canada

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FLL impact: growth Team Growth ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

FLL impact ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: FLL Program Study by Center for Youth and Communities, Brandeis University, May 2004 77% 88% 93% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Want to learn more about computers and robotics Want to learn more about science and technology Increased interest in science/technology-related jobs

FLL impact Student Perspective In the 2004 evaluation of FLL, Brandeis University also found: Increased knowledge of: Source: FLL Program Study by Center for Youth and Communities, Brandeis University, May 2004 95% 93% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Use of school subjects in solving real-world problems Importance of science and technology in everyday life 90% Science and technology careers 97% Use of science and technology in real-world problem-solving

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FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: sponsors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: sponsors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ FLL enables us to be a player in the community. The kids enjoy it and our employees get a kick out of it as volunteers. The feeling is that we’re all in this together.” Tom Pirelli, Chairman, ArialPhone Corporation

FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: sponsors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ FLL enables us to be a player in the community. The kids enjoy it and our employees get a kick out of it as volunteers. The feeling is that we’re all in this together.” Tom Pirelli, Chairman, ArialPhone Corporation

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FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: volunteers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them direction that keeps me going.” General Motors FIRST Volunteer

FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: mentors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ I love working with these kids! I’m amazed and inspired by what they can accomplish, and their enthusiasm and energy is contagious.” Kristen Kelso, FLL Coach and Judge, former FIRST Robotics Competition participant

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FIRST Sponsorship Get involved: schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ I have been teaching for 31 years and this is one of the best programs I have ever seen!” David Mills, Technology Education Teacher

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