There are over 1000 teams around the world who compete in this competition. It is sponsored by FIRST (For Inspiration Recognition of Science and Technology). Dean Kamen is the founder of FIRST. I am sure you have heard about Segway. Dean Kamen invented that. We encourage you to join or start a team. Please visit
www.usfirst.org for more information. Also if you would like to check out some videos of the competition go to
www.soap108.com ... click on movies, choose 2005, and then one of the regionals. Good luck.
