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Re: "i.am.FIRST -- Science is Rock and Roll" airs August 14th

Why California?
My guess is that it was partially a matter of cost and convenience.

The camera crew was probably assigned out of California as most of the ABC footage was shot at SVR. FIRST would know that if the crew went to SVR they would get a nice mix of teams (254, 1538, 1622, 1717, some rookies, etc.) without having to travel very far. Then any footage they feel was missing they could shoot in St. Louis.

Just a theory, but I would not read too much more into the California choice.

Overall the special was a good vehicle for sparking interest and conversation.
Now it is up to us to carry that further.

One of my few disappointments was that they did not recognize Team 359 at all. I know it is hard to explain Chairman's in an elevator pitch, but 359 should have gotten at least a brief mention. I think those new to FIRST would have liked their story.
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