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STEM Expo and exclusive local screening- March 7

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Trailer- SlingShot

First State Robotics invites you to attend the Delaware STEM Expo from 1-5 pm at Cab Calloway School of the Arts on March 7, 2015 with the local premier of the documentary film, SlingShot at 2 pm. Expo is free and open to the public.

From the movie website:

Best known for his Segway Personal Transporter, inventor Dean Kamen is taking on the world’s great challenges one invention at a time. SlingShot is the story of Kamen, his water purification technology, and his innovative approach to the planet’s safe water crisis. Produced and Directed by Paul Lazarus

For more information on the film and to purchase film tickets, please go to https://www.tugg.com/events/12839

All proceeds from the screening go to benefit FSR youth programs.

Upcoming Delaware Championship Events

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First State Robotics 2014/15 qualification events are almost over for FTC and FLL. Winning teams will advance to compete with the best for the regional championship and the chance to represent Delaware at the FIRST International Championship in St. Louis, MO April 22-25, 2015.

FSR competition events are free and open to the public. Come out to cheer for your favorites!

Diamond State FIRST Tech Challenge Championship

January 31, 2015,
Doors open to teams 7 am- 6 pm
Opening ceremony 10:45 am

Memorial Hall Gym
Delaware State University
1200 DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE

More info at http://www.delawareftc.org

2014/2015 First State FLL State Championship Tournament

February 14, 2015
Event Start Time: 8:00am

Delaware State University,
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

More info at http://www.firststatefll.org

World wide challenge– Recycle Rush

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2015 FRC challengeSix weeks to design- build- test and rebuild a robot that can meet the challenge and beat the competition? No problem! Last Saturday, January 3, high school students around the world received their kits of parts, their competition manuals, and their first looks at the task ahead. They’re focused and ready to work.

To follow DuPont-sponsored FSR team, the Miracle Workerz, as they prepare for regional and international competition events this spring, click here.

Here’s what they saw on Saturday.

 

Good luck teams!