Team 2977 Mark Moulton

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Team 2977 Mark Moulton
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What is FIRST? For Inspiration and Recognition
of Science and Technology
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The 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 heroes."Dean
Kamen, Founder
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The FIRST Sports Model Strategy FIRST brings
the excitement of a sporting event to science and
technology via robotics competitions.1,507
teams of high-school students in the 2007 FIRST
Championship is at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta,
Ga.The competitions are intense, exciting, and
fun!
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The FIRST Core GoalsFIRSTs goal is to inspire
young peoples interest and participation in
science and technology.FIRST will create
excitement, challenge, and fun in science and
technologyFIRST celebrates scientists and
engineers as heroes.FIRST seeks to make being
smart cool.
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The Culture of Gracious ProfessionalismFIRST
rewards Gracious Professionalism. Winning a
FIRST competition requires more than winning a
traditional sports competition.Gracious
Professionalism encourages doing high-quality,
well-informed work in a manner that leaves
everyone feeling valued.
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The Culture of Gracious Professionalism-
Teams are dependent upon each other, so they help
each other.- Teams are judged not on the final
score but on - problem solving - innovation -
teamwork - community engagement - fostering
respect for science and technology. - FIRSTs
most prestigious award is The FIRST Robotics
Competition Chairmans Award
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Sponsorship for FIRSTFIRST is supported by a
strong network of national corporations,
educational institutions, and professional
institutions Education and government sponsors
include NASA and MIT Currently our biggest
sponsor is Ace Communications GroupCorporate
Sponsors include Autodesk, BAE Systems, Boston
Scientific Corporation, Baxter International
Inc., Daimler Chrysler Corporation Fund, Delphi
Automotive Systems, FedEx, General Motors
Corporation, Innovation First, Intelitek, Johnson
Johnson, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, The
LEGO Group, Microchip, Motorola, Inc., National
Instruments, Rockwell Automation, 3M,
Underwriters Laboratories, and Xerox Corporation.
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What The Students Get Out Of ItFIRST provides
an education and career path foryoung
peopleOver 9.5 million in scholarship funds
available Two thirds of FIRST students have
indicated an interest in working for a team
sponsor in summer internships or full-time
employment.
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Impact of FIRST on students- 89 Report
increased understanding of science and
technology- 86 Report increased interest in
science and technology- 89 Report increased
self confidence- 70 Increased motivation to do
well in school- 88 Went to college after high
school
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Impact of FIRSTFIRST students areMore than
three times as likely to major specifically in
engineering versus non-FIRST students.More than
twice as likely to expect to pursue a science or
technology career versus non-FIRST
students.Nearly four times as likely to expect
to pursue a career specifically in engineering
versus non-FIRST students. According to a
study by Brandeis University
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What We NeedFIRST is a volunteer-driven and
-operated organizationWe needs adults who can
be positive role modelsA space to build and
practice We need funding for registration,
parts, transportation
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Sponsorship Benefitsbuilds deep, lasting
partnerships with the communityEmployee
involvement and volunteerism internships for
students and employment opportunities and
student/mentor relationships.Renewed interest
in their jobsPromotion of company
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