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"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
-Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST
What is FIRST?
FIRST is a non-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Founded 25 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2013-2014 FIRST season alone brought together more than 367,000 youth and volunteers filling over 150,000 roles in more than 80 countries.
Starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18, young people can join the international, K-12, after-school STEM programs at any level. FIRST inspires STEM innovation excellence by teaching participants a multi-disciplinary set of 21st century skills and immersing them in project-based learning and robotics competitions made possible by public and private partnerships. Working with volunteer adult Mentors/Coaches, FIRST youth receive the benefit of real workforce training.
The Holy Cows is the FIRST Hall of Fame Robotics team made up of High Tech High students that participate in the worldwide FIRST Robotics Competition. As a member of the Holy Cows, I am able to work hands-on with machines and software that professional engineers and technicians use in the field. An example of one would be SolidWorks, a CAD software that allows us to design every aspect of our robot before we even begin fabrication. From the smallest bolt to the complex drivetrain and arm mechanisms, we can see if the robot can do what we want it to be able to achieve.
The Holy Cows consider it their mission to embody and support the spirit and goals of FIRST. In the 2013-2014 season, the Holy Cows won the World Chairmains award, which is the most prestigious award in FIRST. The Chairmans Award is given to a team that fully embodies the fundamentals of FIRST, those being Gracious Professionalism, and Coopertition.
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