NC FIRST Robotics Information and Demonstration Session
You're invited
NC FIRST Robotics offers robotics programs throughout North Carolina for students between the ages of 6 and 18. There will be a presentation about the robotics programs and student participants will showcase their robotics work.
- Representatives from NC FIRST Robotics will describe how their organization promotes STEM opportunities for students in North Carolina.
- Several student participants will demonstrate the robots they have built.
- "The Hitchhikers," a high school robotics team based in RTP's Park Research Center, will also present.
Who
This is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in robotics or STEM education to learn about the work NC FIRST Robotics is doing in the Research Triangle region. Individuals interested in community outreach opportunities in RTP are encouraged to attend.
When
September 10th, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where
The RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
ADMISSION IS FREE.
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Please join us for popsicles donated by Locopops and informal demonstrations after the program
About FIRST
The goals of FIRST are to (1) inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting team-based, mentor-based programs that build science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)skills; (2) promote the spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; (3) foster well-rounded life capabilities; (4) help today's youth acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the technologically-driven global economy; and (5) encourage students (ages 6-18) to pursue studies in engineering and technology at the college, graduate and post-graduate levels leading to careers in related technical fields.
FIRST creates a school-to-career pipeline through which young people are inspired to explore opportunities in science and technology. A major goal of FIRST is to positively transform American culture by inspiring young people, their schools and communities to appreciate science and technology. By successfully forming coalitions with corporations, universities, and public schools FIRST has become the premiere after- school robotics competition program in the nation.
Gracious professionalism and cooperation are FIRST’s core values, encouraging participants in all FIRST programs to do their best work. It is not about winning or losing, but working together to achieve a common goal. FIRST programs embrace and encourage students of varying interests, abilities, and academic competencies and foster participation by all youth, regardless of income, gender, ethnicity, or background. In addition, FIRST empowers students to become leaders not only on their teams but in their schools and communities.
About NC FIRST Robotics
We live in an ever increasing technology-driven, global society. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) engages, celebrates and inspires students as they discover that they can be successful in science and technology and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s technological enterprise.
NC FIRST Robotics is working to promote these endeavors here in North Carolina. We are dedicated to exposing the youth in North Carolina to the possibilities that exist in the worlds of Science and Engineering. NC FIRST Robotics engages students in the creative ‘hands-on, minds-on’ process of technological innovation. Our goal is to get youth excited about science and technology, have them attend one of our prestigious institutes of higher learning, and upon graduation, stay in North Carolina for their careers. By doing this, we are able to ‘put North Carolina first’ by allowing our best resource, our youth, contribute to the growth and sustainability of our innovative work force.
OUR VISION: To ensure that every student in the state of North Carolina has access to a high quality FIRST program and event.
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