will.i.am, frontman of The Black Eyed Peas:
“I’m so excited for another season of FRC. While you get your robot on for the next six weeks, more than 300 Volunteer referees will be trained and certified on the new system so that they are ready for the competition. So let the games begin and keep on rockin’.”
2012 FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff Sponsors
Charlie Bolden, NASA Administrator:
“You can do great things, too, as part of a team that creates a new machine. You’ll also have a wonderful opportunity being mentored by some of the best engineers in the world. They’ll help you discover not just what you can do now, but they’ll give insight in what you can do in the future. This year, NASA will be covering 100 percent of the registration costs for the Championship competition for each team that wins a regional Engineering Inspiration Award in the United States. Our NASA team can honestly say, we make a positive impact toward the future of our nation because of you. Thank you for inspiring us and for all that you do.”
Jim Heppelmann, President and CEO, PTC:
“FIRST is the cornerstone of PTC’s corporate social responsibility program. FIRST provides the keys to success for young people and their futures. This is why we believe so strongly in FIRST. It remains one of the best investments you can make in the future.”
About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST ® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from three out of every five Fortune 500 companies and nearly $14 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST ® Robotics Competition (FRC® ) and FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) for high-school students, FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) for 9 to 14-year-olds, (9 to 16-year-olds outside the U.S., Canada, and Mexico) and Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®) for 6 to 9-year-olds. Gracious Professionalism™ is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org
FIRST®, the FIRST® logo, FIRST® Robotics Competition, FRC®, FIRST® Tech Challenge, FTC®, and are registered trademarks, and Gracious Professionalism™ and Rebound RumbleSM are common law trademarks, of the United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®). LEGO® is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group. FIRST® LEGO® League, Junior FIRST® LEGO® League, FLL®, Jr.FLL®, are jointly held trademarks of FIRST and The LEGO Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2012 FIRST. All rights reserved.
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