Prepare for NanoTechnology

[Bill Moore]

Originally Posted by GaryV1188

They have been giving teasers earlier.

Mission Mars was announced at the finals in Houston. Maybe they felt that announcing it at the end of the State's seasons got it to a wider audience, and pumped up the kids for next year while they were still on a high from this year.

Nanotechnology is a narrower topic than "water" for Ocean Odyssey. Teams have the opportunity to begin researching sooner, and probably being able to do some meaningful research that will relate to next year's project.

The FLL season actually begins May 8th (in 3 days) with registration. Their "problem" will be announced in August, and many state tournaments will happen before the end of the year.

By announcing the "theme" early for the next year, it allows FLL mentors/teachers time to prepare over the summer. Unlike FRC, where many teams form in the fall and build and compete in winter/spring, FLL teams tend to form, build and compete during the fall semester.

Their competition teaser is here.