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Re: Thoughts on new US FIRST splash page?

I'm not a big fan of the new splash page. I could see myself getting used to it...eventually. The page doesn't provide a lot of information unless you click on the FIRST logo in the lower left to advance to the "old" splash page. The page does indeed look unprofessional. Maybe they should get the website award winners to redesign it for them...

As for the whole Will.I.Am and Engineering argument. there are A LOT of kids who haven't even HEARD of FIRST. This is more than just your typical STEM program. It inspires students to chase their dreams. The lessons you learn from the program help you through life. Look at the non-engineering activities Chairmans Award winning teams do and then come back to me and tell me this is just a STEM program. Will.I.Am is just a way to get these kids knowing about FIRST, getting involved, and seeking the true benefits of the program. Whether that be the STEM end of the program, or the Inspiration, it's in the student's hands to decide.

It's great that Will.I.Am has decided to give FIRST some publicity. But i don't think FIRST is taking full advantage of this by putting out a poor quality webpage.
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