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Originally Posted by Rich Kressly
I would MUCH rather see FIRST partner with like-minded STEM organizations to promote all similar programs.
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FIRST isn't a robot advocacy society. FIRST has a vision and a mission to promote STEM education and change our culture. Creating a new program within FIRST creates significant challenge.
I think the award structure at FIRST should contemplate and emphasize things teams are doing to encourage STEM activities of all types in addittion to the FIRST key values.
There is a ton of interesting things students can do in the STEM field that complements FIRST.
full disclosure: My statement may sound a little self serving in light of our other STEM related awards but I can personally attest to how much this activity has enhanced our FIRST activities.