White House to host winners of STEM competitions

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KABLAM!!!! is my most favorite enthusiastic word although ZAP!!! with lightning bolts is a close second.

Jane, your inner child is showing


I was talking to an executive at work, chatting about robots of course, when I casually mentioned how FIRST had affected my daughter by influencing her to choose a career in engineering. All of a sudden you could see him perk up and really take interest in what I was saying. It so happens that his daughter was having trouble finding a focus in school and getting hooked up with an FRC team last year is starting to help her get focused.

My point is that you never really know what is going to click with the person you are talking to, but they need some sort of context to frame what you are saying and make a connection. It's tough with somebody you don't know, you really have to be good at reading body language and other clues in order to get your point across.

It takes practice. So talk about FIRST every chance you get, watch their reactions, and hone your personal interaction skills.

P.S. At the Fall Workshops in San Diego, we are going to have a session on Elevator Pitches. Just one more opportunity to better our communication skills!