F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing “Gracious Professionalism ®.” F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY (501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization) ®

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY  It’s a competitive sport.  It’s a life experience.  It’s opportunity.  It’s community.  It’s amazing.

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY … never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions, while gaining valuable career and life skills. FIRST Learning…

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Introduction to science and technology ✔ Design and build challenge-related model using LEGO ® components ✔ Create a Show-Me poster and practice presentation skills ✔ Explore challenges facing today’s scientists ✔ Discover real-world math and science ✔ Engage in team activities guided by Jr.FLL Core Values

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Create innovative solutions to challenges facing today’s scientists ✔ Strategize, design, build, program and test an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS ® technology ✔ Apply real-world math and science concepts ✔ Develop career and life skills ✔ Become involved in their local and global community

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Head-to-head competition using sports model ✔ Teams design, build, program robots based on sound engineering principles ✔ TETRIX ® platform is reusable from year-to-year ✔ Develop strategic problem-solving, organization, and team-building skills ✔ Awards for competition, community outreach, design ✔ Qualify for nearly $10 million in scholarships

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Varsity Sport for the Mind™ ✔ Strict rules, limited resources, time limits ✔ Students mentored by professional engineers ✔ Teams learn, use sophisticated hardware and software ✔ Build and compete with robots of their own design ✔ Qualify for nearly $14 million in scholarships

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Who is FIRST For?  For students (ages 6-18): the hardest fun you’ll ever have.  For Mentors, Coaches, Volunteers: the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake.  For Sponsors: the most enlightened investment you could ever make.

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST Scholarships Nearly $14 million in scholarship opportunities from more than 140 providers, including:

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY “…It’s like life. You never have enough information. You never have enough time. The kit of materials is what you have in the warehouse. There are always competing things and you must have a strategy. We’ve created a microcosm of the real engineering experience.” Woodie Flowers FIRST National Advisor How FRC Works

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Mission is to INSPIRE, not EDUCATE ✔ But look at what is involved: Math (algebra, geometry, trig, calculus) Science (physics, chemistry, experimentation) Language arts (writing, public speaking) Business (marketing, PR, fundraising) Finance (accounting) Computer Science (programming, 3D animation) Fabrication (woodworking, metalworking) Mentorship: Working side-by-side with professionals Teamwork Gracious Professionalism ® Coopertition ® How FRC Works

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY 2012 FRC Season FIRST ® Robotics Competition (FRC ® ): 2012 Season 2,340+ teams 58,000+ high-school-age students Average 25 students per team 52 Regionals; 1 State Championship; 1 Region Championship; 14 District Competitions 340 teams advance to FIRST Championship Team Growth

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Case History: Chatsworth High School, Los Angeles, CA ✔ 60% students graduate ✔ Less than 50% go on to college ✔ Every FIRST participant graduated on time, attended college and many enrolled in honors and advanced placement course FRC Impact

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY ✔ Case History: East Technical High School, Cleveland, OH ✔ “Just 5 years ago…an urban school…slated for closing. We’ve become the science/engineering magnet school… More students try out for FIRST team than football and basketball combined.” ✔ Enrollment from 900 to 1,400 ✔ Attendance rates from 60% to 82% ✔ FIRST team all graduated, all received scholarships including Case Western Reserve, Cornell, MIT, Air Force Academy, Ohio State, Georgetown FRC Impact

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Compared to their matched peers, FIRST Alumni are: ✔ 50% more likely to attend college. ✔ 3x more likely to major in engineering. ✔ 9x more likely to have an internship in Freshman year. ✔ 4x more likely to pursue a career in Engineering. ✔ 2.5x more likely to volunteer in the community. Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation) FRC Impact

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation) ✔ Female FIRST Alumni are 4x (400%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college. ✔ Minority FIRST Alumni are 2x (200%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college. FRC Impact

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY “This is the only sport I know of where everybody who plays can become a pro.” Walter P. Havenstein Chief Executive Officer “I can attest personally to the power of FIRST. President Obama has invited FIRST teams to the White House on more than one occasion. It is something we care deeply about.” Aneesh Chopra, United States Chief Technology Officer FRC Impact

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY How to Sponsor FRC ✔ Become a Sponsor  Provide financial support  Provide equipment and facilities  Offer scholarships  Provide internships ✔ Mentor a Team  Involve employees as Mentors ✔ Volunteer at Events  Involve employees as volunteers

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Why Sponsor FRC? ✔ Builds technological literacy ✔ Strengthens company reputation in the community ✔ Creates pipeline for interns and future employees ✔ Engages employees in volunteerism opportunities ✔ Provides employees team-building opportunities

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST Founding Sponsors

F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST Strategic Partners

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