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Follow on Google News | Seegrid Awards Scholarship to High School Student at FIRST Robotics PittsburghSeegrid Awards Scholarship to High School Student at FIRST Robotics Pittsburgh
By: TR Cutler “Seegrid is honored to award Conti with an academic scholarship. We were impressed with her passion for robotics, along with her extensive community involvement. We wish Conti the best as she prepares for a career in aerospace engineer,” stated David Noble, Seegrid’s Director of Sales and Marketing. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization that designs accessible, innovative programs which inspire young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, engineering, technology, and math while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The FIRST competition is held over a three day period where high school students compete in a robotics tournament. This year the tournament was a basketball game. The teams are only given six weeks to design, construct, and program their robots from a common kits part and typically weigh up to 150lbs. With such a short time frame, students are exposed to real life challenges that engineers face on a daily basis. Students must also raise the money on their own by reaching out to their communities and local businesses. From this event in Pittsburgh, 3 teams will go on to the national level in St. Louis where they will compete with teams from around the country. This event gives students the hands-on experience they will need to further their education in engineering/ Chuck Hall, representing the Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, spoke during the Opening Ceremony on Saturday March 10th. He mentioned how automation in warehouses improves business. About Seegrid: Founded in 2003, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Seegrid Corp. (www.seegrid.com) About FIRST Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from three out of every five Fortune 500 companies and more than $14 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST Robotics Competition. Seegrid Corporation www.seegrid.com Dave Noble Director of Sales & Marketing PR@seegrid.com 412-379-4500 End
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