FIRST at US FIRST
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by als
The vision of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)is “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.”
FIRST, founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.
Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs | 1 Comment »
Tags: Competitions for Students, Events, Robotics
Apply as a high school student or as an Engineering Mentor to work on a Robotics team at a school near your area. The program works with FRIST , BEST and VEX robotics to help students connect with an activity in their area.
BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology)
Develop teamwork, logical and critical thinking and problem solving skills through assembling robots in a fun entertaining afterschool program.
The Marine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATE) Center coordinates an international student ROV competition and a network of regional ROV contests that take place across the world. Student teams from middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, and universities participate in the events, which consist of different “classes” that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.
