Smithsonian reporters: From Denmark to Delaware

Posted on May 16, 2013 by fsreditor

When the Smithsonian magazine assigned a reporter and photographer to cover the story of LEGO and FIRST for an article on ideas and innovation, we were happy to have them to see the multi-age multi-level FSR Championship event at the Bob Carpenter Center last January.

Every year, the event is one of the largest single-day robotics competitions of its kind in the world and three program events take place in the same venue. This was the tenth anniversary year and over 100 student teams from six states participated, with students ranging in age from six to eighteen.

The article is available online, “How Lego Is Constructing the Next Generation of Engineers”

Read here: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ideas-innovations/How-Lego-Is-Constructing-the-Next-Generation-of-Engineers-204137981.html#ixzz2YQ9MA5AS
There are additional pictures on the photographer’s web site: http://elimeirkaplan.com/blog/?p=1484

MOE 365 FTC heads for World Championship

Posted on April 8, 2013 by fsreditor

Winning the coveted Inspire award at PA’s FTC event in March, MOE365 FTC team has secured a place at the upcoming World Championship event in St Louis in April 2013.

According to Thomas Zawislak, Pennsylvania FIRST FTC Affiliate Partner,“When it comes to analyzing problems, developing options, and implementing solutions, this team is exceptional. They are the face of Social Media in FIRST. Their team spirit and gracious professionalism stands out. You can’t miss these guys on the street….365 days a year, they are truly a role model for FTC.”

Visit the team website- here: http://moeftc.org/