Obama's speech to National Academy of Sciences

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Let's think about this. I know there is a website to give input to the Whitehouse but we need something of a bigger impact. We have all been writing congress and state people too. We need another idea. Time to think!!!

[David Brinza]

Maybe someone in the DC area can introduce Sidwell Friends School to FIRST? Obama's daughters and Biden's three grandchildren are enrolled there, as was Chelsea Clinton.

A robotics demonstration or invitation to a nearby off-season event could go a long way in getting direct involvement by the "first family".

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

Maybe someone in the DC area can introduce Sidwell Friends School to FIRST? Obama's daughters and Biden's three grandchildren are enrolled there, as was Chelsea Clinton.

A robotics demonstration or invitation to a nearby off-season event could go a long way in getting direct involvement by the "first family".

Isnt' team 45 and 234 nearby(no clue of global position, being on ipod touch sucks right now). Being the Veteran teams, I bet they could pull it off. They both have great programs.

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Isnt' team 45 and 234 nearby(no clue of global position, being on ipod touch sucks right now). Being the Veteran teams, I bet they could pull it off. They both have great programs.

Maybe if you were talking about Washington Indiana

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Maybe if you were talking about Washington Indiana

I knew I was off, thanks IndySam. But what teams are in that area?

[David Brinza]

There are 15 FRC teams in DC itself, including 9 rookie teams. Dozens more teams are nearby in MD, VA, PA, etc.

Oh yeah, MOE is already familiar with driving a robot in the White House, right up to the President!

Battle of Baltimore is an opportunity for more exposure. I'm sure there are other events planned...

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

Maybe someone in the DC area can introduce Sidwell Friends School to FIRST? Obama's daughters and Biden's three grandchildren are enrolled there, as was Chelsea Clinton.

A robotics demonstration or invitation to a nearby off-season event could go a long way in getting direct involvement by the "first family".

Sidwell Friends is well acquainted with FIRST through FLL. Students from both the elementary school and middle school campus (two separate locations) have always attended the Maryland FLL State Championship and one of their teachers received the Maryland FLL Mentor of the Year.