STEM, Jurassic Park, and an artistic genius

Mar 10, 2016 by Drew McConnell, Manager of Digital Learning, FIRST


It is often thought that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects are the backbone of innovation — I disagree. Now before you click the 'x' to close this tab and move on to something else, hear me out:

Frank Answers Fridays

Mar 03, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Today’s good question comes from Mike MacLean, a member of FRC Team 2122, Team Tators, from Boise, Idaho, USA

 

Question:

Frank,

Any word on the recommendations put to upper management re: 2017 Championship venue assignments?

 

Answer:

Hi Mike,

Official Event Results -- Follow Your Favorite Teams!

Mar 03, 2016 Written by Alex Herreid FIRST Robotics Competition Jr. Software Engineer.

Week 0.5

Mar 02, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Here are a few quick notes from our experience over the weekend at the Palmetto Regional in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

Podcast junkies, kidney transplants, and two innovative educators

Mar 02, 2016 by Mark Greenlaw


I’m a huge fan of podcasts – in fact my official FIRST bio mentions me as a “podcast junkie”. It’s actually to FIRST in which I owe my love of Podcasts. When I started this job 2 years ago, I began listening to Podcasts to maximize the value of my drive time on my 60 mile commute.

Mods to Referee Communication

Feb 23, 2016 Written by Aidan F. Browne, Ph.D. and FIRST Robotics Competition Chief Referee

We have made a number of modifications to the way the field management system and the Audience Screens are used this year, in order to give a more understandable and consistent audience experience.

You are now entering an Innovation Zone!

Feb 23, 2016

This week, we discovered an amazing educator named Krissy Venosdale who is the Innovation Coordinator at The Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas.

Stop Build Day and Shakespeare

Feb 23, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

What goes better with Stop Build Day than a little Shakespeare?

Code of Conduct for Program Activities

The FIRST mission is to inspire a generation of science and technology leaders who are both gracious and professional. This FIRST Code of Conduct lists some of the basic behaviors  mentors, coaches, volunteers, team members, affiliate partners, contractors, staff, and other participants should adhere to while participating in FIRST activities.

  • Exhibit Gracious Professionalism® at all times. Gracious Professionalism is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions.
  • Ensure the safety of all participants in FIRST activities.
  • Not engage in any form of bullying, harassment, use of profane or insulting language, or any actual or threatened violence.
  • Adhere to all FIRST Youth Protection Program (YPP) policies.
  • Report any unsafe behavior to event or local FIRST leadership.

Persons who do not comply with this Code of Conduct may be barred from participating in FIRST activities.

Audience Displays and a Favor

Feb 22, 2016 Written by Danny Diaz, FIRST Robotics Competition Systems Engineer
A brief description of what teams can expect from the Audience Display screens for the FIRST STRONGHOLD season. Teams are asked to check the length of their Team Nicknames.