Robotics! How can I talk about it without sounding like a total geek. Yes – I am a closet geek about technology and really LOVE robotics. I was so thrilled to find out that GSMISTS sponsored two LEGO Robotic teams (with support from Motorola), one from Alpena and one from Grand Rapids. While I was not able to make the competition in Saginaw this past weekend, I have been to FIRST Robotics competitions than my daughter participated in when she was in high school. Many girls ARE becoming involved in the robotics competitions, both the FIRST LEGO League (for grades 4 to 8) and the FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9 to 12).
Did you know that one of the top FIRST Robotic teams is made up entirely of Girl Scouts from the Greater Los Angeles Council? And that they were recognized by President Obama at the White House Science Fair this past October. Our very own teams’ picture is featured on the Girl Scouts of the USA blog.
So for those of you who don’t think that math and science can be exciting – go to a FIRST Robotics competition. You will never look at robots the same way!
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