Should FIRST expand beyond robotics?

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Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

44. If FIRST were to expand into science and technology programs beyond robots, would members of your team be interested in participating?

Personally I believe the limiting factor for growth is not how it approaches STEM, but rather the type of individual it attracts. This question infers that they are not looking to attract individuals outside of the STEM community, but rather expand their impact within STEM.

I wish they would take a note from NEMO, and see that the organization should extend its program to reach the brilliant minds outside of the STEM community. I think it would be interesting if this question was asked:
If FIRST were to expand its robotics program beyond science and technology, would more students at your school be interested in participating?

I would love to see the brilliant minds behind art, business, and journalism get behind the FIRST program, and in doing so I think the program would increase public interest.