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Originally Posted by grstex
In a word, yes. My hunch is that FIRST would like to become obsolete the same way the Susan G. Komen Foundation would like to become obsolete.
Honestly, if Marshall and his team feels their students are ready for a bigger challenge that FRC, they should be commended. Especially if it leaves them more interested in STEM fields and more prepared for college and a career.
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I don't think that's true. SGK is trying to eliminate breast cancer. Younger students who wouldn't consider a STEM career will always need to be inspired. And working solely in your community is not the same as changing the culture.
And it's an odd way to push teams out of FRC--take away the competitive incentive by splitting the championship. That seem very passive aggressive. I would expect a more thoughtful way of encouraging "up and out."