Who would you like to see speak at a FIRST event?

[fancy013]

I would like to see that "Google Guy" again lol. He was pretty cute and i learned a new things. And, it was really nice to see him come to the FIRST event. It's really cool to meet new people and learn new things. (Last year's National event in Atlanta)

[N7UJJ]

I second the vote for Mythbusters
and Neil Armstrong

a little bit afield, but I'd like to hear Danica Patrick, the Indy driver.

How about a "Predator pilot"? The ultimate robot driver.

Bill Gates or Craig Barret (Intel). They see the "big picture" about technical education and the impact it is having on our standard of living.

Jimmy Carter? engineer/president/statesman

thanks,
Allan

[Barry Bonzack]

Originally Posted by DeepWater

1) Neil Armstrong - I would love to hear him speak. If we are ever going to send people to Mars we will need a lot of creative thinking people on the team. Mr. Armstrong probably has some experience with that sort of project I would think.

I would love the chance to meet Neil Armstrong, but just hearing him speak would be something to remember for a lifetime. I heard Buzz Aldrin speak once at the Kennedy Space Center. That was awesome.

[Arefin Bari]

Originally Posted by MikeDubreuil

FIRST people who've "made it." I'd like to see someone who participated in FIRST in high school and about how they have become an awesome engineer or scientist.

This could be a speed speech lasting just under two minutes. It lets the kids in high school know that if they stick with this program good stuff will happen to them.

I couldn't agree with you more. I would like to see a true FIRSTer stand infront of us and speak his heart out. Only one who went through it and made FIRST his/her life knows what FIRST truly is. I read a testimony of a FIRSTer who is an engineer now few months ago (I think it was posted here on the forum). By reading his story, one can realize how much FIRST changes (in a very good way) one's life.

[Cory]

I don't know who in particular would make a great speaker for a FIRST event, but they need to be dynamic and egaging.

Judging by the fact that I fell asleep during Larry Page/Dean's speeches, I'm going to go ahead and say neither of them are.

As an example, see Dave. I don't think anyone could fall asleep during a speech delivered by Dave. He spoke at SVR in 2004 (Pretty sure he gave the "Mars Rover" speech elsewhere), and it perfectly fit my two criteria.

[NullTerminator]

Definately Burt Rutan, or Steve Jobbs - who can maybe provide everyone invovled in FIRST with free video ipods

[lukevanoort]

Linus would be awesome, but Adam Savage and Alton Brown are even better. My personal pick would be Ray Kurzwell. He is definitely tech savvy, and a great writer.

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by N7UJJ

I second the vote for Mythbusters
and Neil Armstrong

a little bit afield, but I'd like to hear Danica Patrick, the Indy driver.

How about a "Predator pilot"? The ultimate robot driver.

Bill Gates or Craig Barret (Intel). They see the "big picture" about technical education and the impact it is having on our standard of living.

Jimmy Carter? engineer/president/statesman

thanks,
Allan

I also vote Mythbusters =]

Seems the general consensus is that we need someone more engaging and energetic. I mean, Dean can write great speeches, but he keeps the same depressed tone the whole time. The mythbusters would definately be the coolest.

[Collmandoman]

hmm Bill nye the science guy of course !!!
JK

um, I know this might sound weird but R kelly is actually a great public speaker and motivator, that's my vote. I remember watching this mpeg a few months ago, it was quite moving -- if I find it I'll post!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Collmandoman

hmm Bill nye the science guy of course !!!
JK

um, I know this might sound weird but R kelly is actually a great public speaker and motivator, that's my vote. I remember watching this mpeg a few months ago, it was quite moving -- if I find it I'll post!

R Kelly + teenage girls = a very very bad idea.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Collmandoman

hmm Bill nye the science guy of course !!!
JK

um, I know this might sound weird but R kelly is actually a great public speaker and motivator, that's my vote. I remember watching this mpeg a few months ago, it was quite moving -- if I find it I'll post!

Yes, because having a pedophile speak at a FIRST event would be just great for our image.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Cory

Yes, because having a pedophile speak at a FIRST event would be just great for our image.

Technically he's not because he's never been found guilty in a court of law.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Technically he's not because he's never been found guilty in a court of law.

He's been found guilty in the court of public opinion.

And let's face it, that's the court that really matters.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Cory

He's been found guilty in the court of public opinion.

And let's face it, that's the court that really matters.

So has Micheal Jackson but people still buy their albums (actually they both had a spike in sales after their court battles. If that doesn't tell you about how out of whack our priorities are nothing will).