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Re: FIRST
I think your post rings true for members of many teams. People who make up robotics teams are often those who ask why, what if, and what happens if I do this. They are curious, inquisitive, and like to build. Many learn that building involves more than a robot, it involves building character within the individual and within the team. A FIRST robotics team can give a sense of community, of strength, and of family with values and integrity - solving the hard problems. Teams deal with making decisions, balancing the pros and cons of those decisions, realizing 1/16 of inch means 1/16 of an inch. No more no less.
In much of our outreach, our team reaches out to children who are on the fringes of this society. Children who are curious, inquisitive, and ask why but may not have the opportunity to learn about engineering, robots, and team building in their schools or situations.
Development can start within the team and work outward, spreading into the community. That's the beauty of a FIRST robotics team.
Another good thread - and well spoken, Lindsey.
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