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FSR Robotics Competitions- Three regional events on one day at the Bob

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Bob Carpenter Center
University of Delaware
January 26, 2013

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT- FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
With three competitions highlighted under one roof simultaneously, FSR’s FIRST® Robotics’ Jr.FLL®, FLL®, FTC® Event is the only one of its kind in the country.

Jr. FIRST® LEGO® League (for ages 6-9), FIRST® LEGO® League (for ages 9-14) and FIRST® Tech Challenge Regional (for high school students) will all be in action with over 100 student teams from at least six states expected, and students ranging in age from six to eighteen. The event which is free and open to the public will be held at the Bob Carpenter Center and is likely to be the largest student robotics event ever held in Delaware.

 

TOURNAMENT GOAL

FIRST® competitions are designed to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Success and teamwork are rewarded in an environment that is both cooperative and competitive. Please visit www.usfirst.org for more program information.

 

 

FSR board members guests in radio interview

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On Sunday December 16, 2012, FSR board president, Peggy Vavalla and board members, John Larock and Carol Perrotto were featured guests on WJBR’s radio program, Focus on Delaware. They spoke with Charlie Maxx about the mission and the programs of First State Robotics.

The podcast of the interview is available for download at http://wjbr.com/dj/john-charlie-morning The podcasts are on the right of the page and when you scroll down you will see the date and subject.