1. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Team 1511
Student Info Session
September 12th, 2006
Kim

2. FIRST
Vision
FIRST’s vision is to positively transform culture by inspiring young people, their schools, and communities to appreciate science and technology.
Mission
FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests but also self-confidence, leadership and life skills.
Kim

3. FIRST Dean Kamen, Founder
“…to create a world where science and technology are celebrated…
…where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes”
Dean Kamen
Founder
Kim

4. FIRST:
How It Works
“…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
Co-Founder FIRST
Robotics Competition
Kim

5. Student Leadership Team
1511 FIRST Students:
Student Leadership Team
Student Leadership Team
Mark Mascadri: Team Leader & School Relations
Jackie Nielson: FLL Coordinator
Steve Wolf: Meeting Coordinator
Graeme Buckley: Subteam Coordinator
Josh Goodman: Activity Coordinator
Bethany Griswold: Treasurer
Mark

6. 1511 FIRST Students: Introductions Introductions!! Name Grade
Why are you Here?
Mark

7. 1511 FIRST Students: Outline What Is FIRST? 2006-2007 Schedule
The 2006 Game
Team Goals
Chairman’s Award
Subteams
How to Get Involved
Mark

8. 1511 FIRST Students: What Is FIRST
FIRST Stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology
FIRST Robotics is designed around a 6 Week Design & Build Period
There are now over 1000 teams in all 50 states, North America, South America, and Europe, with sponsors like NASA, Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, BAE, UTC, GM, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and more!
Harris Sponsors our team 1511
GCSD Sponsors South Brevard Team386
Jackie

9. 1511 FIRST Students: What Is FIRST FIRST Robotics Competition
FIRST Vex Competition
FIRST Lego League Competition
Jackie

10. 1511 FIRST Students: Schedule Recruiting: September 2006
Preseason: October-December 2006
Kickoff: January 6th, 2007
Build Season: January-February 2007
Ship Date: February 20th, 2007
Competition Season: March-April 2007
Championships: April 11th–14th 2007
Josh

11. 1511 FIRST Students: Schedule Preseason: 1 Team Meeting/week
Subteam Meetings as needed
Build Season:
2 Team Meetings/week
1 Weekend Build Day
(5 days/week)
Time Commitment:
Its Up to You!!
                         
Josh

12. 1511 FIRST Students: 2006 Game 3 Point Goals (30” 8’ High)
1 Point Goals (on floor)
4 Person Drive Team
Robots 5’x28”x38”
Autonomous, & 3 Periods
Graeme

13. Develop Student Leadership FLL Focus in Rochester
1511 FIRST Students:
Team Goals
Develop Student Leadership
FLL Focus in Rochester
Community Involvement & 1511 Thunderbolts
Organization & Communication
Education
Design Process Focus
Individual & Team Growth, Teambuilding
HAVE FUN!!
Beth

14. 1511 FIRST Students: Chairman’s Award
This award represents the spirit of FIRST. The Chairman’s Award honors the team that, in the judges’ estimation, best represents a model for other teams to emulate, and which embodies the goals and purpose of FIRST. It remains the most prestigious award FIRST presents.
Beth

15. Electrical/Pneumatics Programming Webpage Flare Animation Strategy
1511 FIRST Students:
2006 Preseason Subteams
Mechanical
Electrical/Pneumatics
Programming
Webpage
Flare
Animation
Strategy
Corporate
Team Leadership
Graeme

16. Student Requirements for Travel
1511 FIRST Students:
Student Requirements for Travel
  50% Preseason Team Meetings
  Preseason Subteam Participation
o       At least one sub team
o       Declare Main Subteam by 10/1
o       50% of one subteam’s meetings
  50 hrs Build Season Work
o       Includes 18 Homework Hours
  Community Service
o       5 hours, 3 activities, 2 demonstration
  Fundraising
o       Patron Drive: 6 businesses or $500
o       Participate in 5 Fundraisers (or organize 1 part 4)
o       Pizza/Candy sales
  Promotes One Activity
  Participates in One FLL Activity
  Family Brings One Meal for Build Season
  Parent Attends Info Session & One Team Event
  Pass Test on 2006 Game
o       100% Drive Team / 90% Team
  Interview Engineer/ Robotics Report
  Student Eligibility
  Acceptable Behavior
  Registers on 1511 Forums & Chief Delphi Forums
  Application Due 9/26
  Contract Signed & Submitted by 10/10
Steve

17. Sept 19th: Our first all team meeting.
1511 FIRST Students:
Important Dates to Remember
Sept 19th: Our first all team meeting.
Sept 26th: Student Applications Due
Steve

18. Sign Up Today!! Fill out a Student Application
1511 FIRST Students:
How to Get Involved
Sign Up Today!!
Fill out a Student Application
Show up to our meetings! Tuesdays in the Commons
Steve