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2009 FIRSTTM Robotics Competition Launches LunacyTM   "Our students can be their own economic stimulus packages by leveraging their skills into self-sustaining careers and help with the issues we face in the 21st century.”Dr. Woodie Flowers High-school students from around the world convene at annual FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Kickoff. More... A Letter from President Paul R. Gudonis 2009 is shaping up to be another great season for FIRST. More... PTC Provides CAD/Collaboration Software for FIRST Tech Challenge Program   PTC, the Product Development Company®, recently agreed to sponsor the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program for the next three years. More... FIRST Robotics Competition Team Receives Prestigious Grant “Team Overdrive” is in good company as one of this year’s recipients of the Lemelson-MIT Foundation InvenTeam Program grant. More... FIRST Programs Named “Best of the Best” at Aerospace Symposium The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST LEGO League (FLL) were selected recently as one of California’s top ten STEM programs. More... FIRST LEGO League and Junior FIRST LEGO League Teams Rise to "Climate Connections" Challenge A record 13,705 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams from 42 countries are currently engaged in the “Climate Connections” season, while Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL) has really taken off with a new online program format. Elliott Masie Joins FIRST Board of Directors Internationally recognized futurist, analyst, and researcher on the critical topics of technology, business, learning, and workplace productivity, Elliott Masie, has been appointed to the FIRST Board of Directors. More... FIRST Tech Challenge Season in Full Swing The 2008/2009 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game - “Face Off!” - incorporates many real-world challenges in a head-to-head format where teams compete to score pucks in a variety of methods. More... FIRST: Inspiring Innovation in a Tough Economy More than ever, we need your support this year to bring the FIRST experience to more students. More... New Hampshire Governor Sets Goal to Bring FIRST Robotics Competition to All State High Schools “There has never been a more important time to develop the math, science, engineering, and technology skills of our young people. The challenges of the 21st century demand these skills and young people must be ready to meet those challenges,” said Governor Lynch. More... Alliances Corner FIRST Helps Girl Scouts Promote STEM at National Convention FIRST exhibited at the Girl Scouts of the USA 51st national Girl Scout Leadership Institute October 29-30 in Indianapolis, Indiana, speaking with troop leaders and Girl Scouts about starting robotics teams. More... SPOTLIGHTS New Faces at FIRST... On Teams... FLL Team "Fellowship of the Bricks" - Gracious Professionalism Defined FRC Team 1712 and TSA Students Develop “Portable Inspiration” Outreach Program FLL Team 90 Uses Data as Part of "Climate Connections" Project FRC Team 2550 Selected for Intel/Trail Blazers Engineering Challenge On Mentors/Volunteers... FIRST LEGO League Coach Erin Lawler Wins National Award from Girl Scouts of the USA On Alumni...  Ingrid Tay (FRC Team 842) and Greg Fisher (FRC Team 41) On Parents/Families...  The Nassons... A FIRST Family Experience January 2009 FIRST Notes $9.5 Million Available 2009 scholarship opportunities FIRST Events Are Free and Open to the Public Find events in your area or view season schedules: FRC 2009 schedule FTC 2008/09 schedule 2008/09 President's Circle Winner and finalists announced Get Latest FRC and FTC News Bill's Blog for FRC FTC Blog There's Still Time to Register For FTC 2008/09 season For  Jr.FLL 2008/09 season FIRST in the News View recent coverage For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology FIRST • 200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 03101 • (800) 871-8326 • www.usfirst.org Our Mission: to design accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.

 

 

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