05 Nov New Kansas City Venue for 2014 Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition Unveiled by local high school robotics teams to FIRST® Organization President, Don Bossi
WHAT: FIRST® LOOK 2014 Preview
WHEN: Friday, November 8, 2013
VIP Reception 4:30 – 5:15
Opening Remarks 5:15 (Dr. Don Bossi, president, FIRST®)
WHERE: MCC-Business & Technology Exhibit Hall
1775 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO
OF SPECIAL INTEREST: FIRST President, Donald E. Bossi will be in Kansas City to encourage and congratulate area FIRST® robotics teams as they preview the new venue for one of the largest robotics competitions in the U.S., the 2014 KC Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Dr. Bossi is available for interviews and appearances on Friday, November 8. Contact information below.
“I’m very excited to visit Kansas City and meet with the local FIRST teams, coaches, mentors, and volunteers. I believe deeply in the FIRST mission and the mission of the KC STEM Alliance and students discover the rewards of an education and career in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).”
Bossi holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is the first engineer to serve as president of the FIRST international organization and the holder of four U.S. Patents. His mission at FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) is to inspire the next generation of innovators through after-school, mentor-based robotics programs.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Laura Loyacono
Director
KC STEM Alliance
Office: 816-235-1497
Cell: 816-665-3823
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 $16 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) for students in Grades 9-12; FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) for Grades 7-12; FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) for Grades 4-8; and Junior FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE (JR.FLL®) FOR GRADES K-3. Gracious Professionalism® is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. FIRST programs are projected to reach over 350,000 young people in more than 80 countries in the 2014 season To learn more about FIRST, got to www.usfirst.org.
