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From: TechCrunch
Last year, the company announced the launch of Amazon Future Engineer, a program designed to facilitate STEM education in classrooms. To help launch the program, Amazon is partnering with STEM nonprofit FIRST to create a series of robotics grants specifically targeting underrepresented populations.
The plan kicks off with 100 schools in 21 states, starting in the fall of this year. The program features support for FIRST robotics teams and teacher education, along with an additional $10,000 in funding and a tour of local fulfillment centers. The company says it currently has more than 100,000 robots deployed across its warehouses.
“Amazon is helping FIRST in our goal to make robotics teams and programs available in every school,” FIRST founder Dean Kamen said in a release tied to the news. “In FIRST, every kid on every team can go pro. They gain a hands-on learning pathway in technology, computer science and engineering that propels them forward and inspires innovation.”
Lucasfilm, parent company Disney, and FIRST® are teaming up to inspire the next generation of heroes. As part of their Star Wars: Force for Changephilanthropic initiative, Disney and Lucasfilm are providing a $1.5 million donation, in-kind and mentorship resources to bring hands-on learning opportunities and mentorship to more young people, empowering them to not only think big, but to develop the skills needed to be the next generation of innovators. MORE
Just found this neat site with FIRST Championship data on it. Check it out at
https://frc.divisions.co/charts Thanks to Evan Forbes, alumnus of team 3507 and mentor of team 694 for the site….nice job (especially the charts)!
The Memphis MechWarriors (TEAM 4764) won their 2nd award for the Deep Space season. They were awarded the Team Spirit Award at the Smoky Mountain Regional. Congratulations Team!
