NASA Budget Cuts // Help save FIRST teams by writing a letter.

[Pavan Dave]

The following was sent to me from a good friend who was on our team. She asked us to get the word out and to inform the community so I am posting it where most of the community lives, CD.

Today is June 14th and I just informed yesterday that the NASA's robotics education budget is being cut 80% in the 2009 fiscal year. I come to you to ask for your help. We have 5 days (June 19th) to construct a report on why this is a devastating idea. To paint a picture: NASA grants will cease to exist, which could possibly be the end of many FIRST teams and not to mention teams that have not been started yet. Every one of you has seen NASA's robotics education at its best, so please write how NASA has changed so many lives, and how the nation benefits as a whole. it can be as long as you want, but please hurry so that we may get organized in time. Thanks!! Hope to hear back from y'all!!

Please email me.

Pavan.