Today kicks off the beginning of another FIRST Robotics Competition season.<\/p>\n
FIRST<\/a> (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)\u00c2\u00a0is the 501 (c) (3)<\/a> not-for-profit public charity\u00c2\u00a0founded by Dean Kamen<\/a> in 1989 to inspire young\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0people to become tomorrow’s science and technology leaders.<\/p>\n I spent the morning at Montgomery High School watching the broadcast presentation of this year’s game. It looks like a serious challenge! For the next six weeks, students will be burning the midnight oil designing and building their competition robots – while not letting their studies lapse. If the enthusiasm I witnessed this morning is any indication, this is going to be one hell of a season. I can’t wait!<\/p>\n Science, technology, engineering… these are key to America’s future, the disciplines that will enable America to retake it’s place in the world, as innovators and creators – as we have always done again and again throughout our history. The kids that participate in programs like FIRST are our future!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you haven’t seen a robot competition, you owe it to yourself to go check it out for yourself. All of the competitions are open to the public. Check the FIRST<\/a> site for an event near you. Make the time to attend. See what these kids are capable of doing.<\/p>\n Disclosure: My son<\/a> is a member of the award-winning Team 25 – Raider Robotix<\/a>. My company<\/a> is proud to help support the team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today kicks off the beginning of another FIRST Robotics Competition season. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)\u00c2\u00a0is the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity\u00c2\u00a0founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire young\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0people to become tomorrow’s science and technology leaders. I spent the morning at Montgomery High School watching the broadcast presentation of … Continue reading Robot Season Kicks Off<\/span>