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Re: NASA Suspends STEM programs!
This is quite similar to what happened a few years ago with the big 3 in MI... They sponsored the vast majority of teams in SE Michigan (well over 100 combined) and were huge sponsors of all of the regionals (pre-district era.) Many teams lost their entire budget. This isn't including those sponsored by parts manufactures around the area.
Teams diversified their funding, other sponsors were found, and the area switched to being primarily funded by many small sponsors instead of fewer large ones. It ultimately helped the area grow because it forced teams to go out and be more visual to more people. Spreading FIRST to a larger audience.
This may not be a bad thing in the long run. Short run many teams will suffer, but those who survive will be more stable and bring a very different, more healthy IMHO, perspective to those affected regions.
Edit: Perhaps perspective is the wrong word... attitude towards funding? No, not right either... You get what I mean though.
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Last edited by Ivan Malik : 24-03-2013 at 14:43.
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