MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® Robotics:
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Who: |
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) will be joined by public figures to launch the 2019 season of the FIRST® Robotics Competition – DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE Presented By The Boeing Company – with a worldwide Kickoff event powered by Rockwell Automation originating from Manchester, N.H. |
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-- The 2019 season will include 3,940 teams from more than 30 countries nearly 100,000 high school students) in grades 9-12 participating in 173 Regional and District events. |
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| -- At Kickoff, teams will be shown the DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE game field and challenge details for the first time. | ||
| -- Teams will receive a Kit of Parts made up of motors, batteries, control system components, construction materials and a mix of additional automation components – with limited instructions. | ||
| -- Teams will have limited time to design and build a robot to meet this year’s engineering challenge. | ||
| Dignitaries and public figures will deliver remarks on video and in-person, including: | ||
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-- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu; |
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-- Dean Kamen, President, DEKA Research & Development and Founder, FIRST; |
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-- Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST Distinguished Advisor, and Co-Chair of the FIRST Executive Advisory Board; Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; |
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-- FIRST students & special guests |
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What: |
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. FIRST Robotics Competition is an annual competition that challenges high school students – working alongside professional mentors – to construct a robot and compete in tournaments that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of teamwork and collaboration, and each team’s display of Gracious Professionalism®. Through their participation in the only sport where every kid can ‘go pro,’ students experience the excitement of science, engineering, technology, and innovation; build well-rounded life capabilities such as self-confidence, communication, and leadership; and qualify for more than $80 million in college scholarships. |
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When: |
Saturday, January 5, 2019 | |
| 10-10:30 a.m. ET, Local Remarks (LIVE Manchester, N.H. only) | ||
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, Live Broadcast | ||
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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), 2500 North River Road,
Manchester, N.H. |
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-- 146 Kickoffs in cities worldwide: U.S. and international FIRST teams will tune in live via Twitch broadcast. Access the live stream via https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires |
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-- To locate teams in your area, visit the FIRST Team search or contact your area’s FIRST Regional Director. |
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Photo Opp.: |
FIRST will unveil the details of the new 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition game after the speaker program. Students will be allowed to look at the new, full-scale game field and begin to develop strategies for robot construction and game play. |
Kickoff Info Link: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/kickoff-broadcast
Media Notes:
- High resolution photos of previous FIRST competitions available in the FIRST Photo Gallery.
- Photos available day of event after 2 p.m. ET by contacting hdunn@firstinspires.org or bblew@firstinspires.org.
- Interviews with speakers at the Kickoff event in Manchester, N.H. available by contacting: Haley Dunn at 603-494-5688 or Brooke Blew at 585-315-9045 on the day of the event.
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 over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies
and more than $80 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit
organization hosts the FIRST®
Robotics Competition for students in Grades 9-12; FIRST®
Tech Challenge for Grades 7-12; FIRST®
LEGO® League for Grades 4-8; and FIRST®
LEGO® League Jr. for Grades K-4. 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.firstinspires.org.
