FIRST, which stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, was founded by Dean Kamen, an inventor, entrepreneur and tireless advocate for science and technology, in 1989 and is based in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Kamen used his passion to help young people discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology as the cornerstone of the FIRST program. The not-for-profit public charity designs accessible and innovative programs to help motivate young people to further pursue educational and career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. In addition, the programs help build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills.
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The Paola Panther Robotics team competed in five qualifying matches on the Curie Field at the FIRST Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday. The Panthers competed well, but found victories hard to come by, as they finished the day with a 1-4 match record. Despite the overall record the team was pleased with their performance on the field. The Chairman's Award committee also made their presentation to the judges. The team will have two more qualifying matches tomorrow before final alliance selections. The team will will also find out if they were successful in joining the FIRST Hall of Fame by winning the Championship Chairman's Award. Follow this link to view the Curie field online, or pick another field for more action.