{"id":1003,"date":"2009-12-24T22:18:36","date_gmt":"2009-12-25T05:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.technicalley.com\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2009-12-24T22:18:36","modified_gmt":"2009-12-25T05:18:36","slug":"the-first-vision-for-science-technology-and-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technicalley.com\/central\/blog\/2009\/12\/24\/the-first-vision-for-science-technology-and-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The FIRST Vision: For Science, Technology and Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

First things first….<\/p>\n

What is FIRST?<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>FIRST<\/a> stands for F<\/strong>or Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. <\/strong>Here are some quotes and pictures from the FIRST website<\/a>.<\/span>
\nFIRST is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math. Founded nearly 20 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2008-2009 FIRST season attracted over 196,000 students and over 85,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 51 countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition and celebration where teams win recognition, gain self confi dence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path.<\/p>\n

\"FIRST1\"<\/a>“FIRST is a \u00a0not-for-profit\u00a0organization devoted to helping young\u00a0people discover and develop a passion for\u00a0science, engineering, technology, and math.\u00a0Founded nearly 20 years ago by inventor\u00a0Dean Kamen, the 2008-2009 FIRST season\u00a0attracted over 196,000 students and over\u00a085,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers\u00a0from 51 countries. The annual programs\u00a0culminate in an international robotics\u00a0competition and celebration where teams\u00a0win recognition, gain self confidence,\u00a0develop people and life skills, make new\u00a0friends, and perhaps discover\u00a0an unforeseen career path.”
\n\"FIRST-Coahes1\"<\/a>
\nFIRST competitions are….<\/p>\n

“For students aged 6-18, it\u2019s the\u00a0hardest fun you\u2019ll ever have. For\u00a0team mentors, coaches, and\u00a0volunteers, it\u2019s the most rewarding\u00a0adventure you\u2019ll ever undertake. For\u00a0sponsors, it\u2019s the most enlightened\u00a0investment you could ever make.”
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\nThere are several FIRST programs, for different age groups.<\/p>\n

\"FIRST-JFLL1\"<\/a><\/p>\n