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Team 1923: The MidKnight InventorsOutreach
Aditya I.October 13th, 2014
FIRST MissionWhat is Outreach? Why is it
Important?1923’s Community Outreach1923’s Global Outreach1923’s FIRST OutreachWebsite and Social Media
OutreachExpectations
Overview
“Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that fosterwell-rounded life capabilitiesincluding self-confidence,communication, and leadership.”
FIRST Mission
For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
“A systematic attempt to provide services beyond conventional limits, as to particular segments of a community”
Reaching out to the community Focus on STEM
What is Outreach?
Sharing our achievements Inviting others into the fields of STEM Empowering the community to
achieve things of their own Breaking stereotypes Changing culture Making a difference
in the lives of peopleof all ages
Why is it Important?
Open build site in shopping mall Tours Open House
At events: Usually set up an outreach table with brochures, sign up sheets, medals, Chairman’s book, and other relevant materials Display current or previous robot Display other STEM projects
1923’s CommunityOutreach
MidKnight Mayhem – FRC offseason with other FIRST teams present
Minion Mayhem – FLL qualifying competition Inviting school and public officials to events FLL local scrimmage Founder’s Day Booth and Parade PPPL Boy Scout STEM Merit Badge Fair PPPL Girl Scout Fair Family Fun Day Science fairs School
1923’s CommunityOutreach, ctd.
Exhibitions STEM summer camps Library classes on STEM and business
topics Promoted WW-P Artificial Intelligence &
Robotics Honors class Food, monetary, and time donations to
Plainsboro Food Pantry Partnership with Attitudes in Reverse® Partnership with Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Alliance
1923’s CommunityOutreach, ctd.
Sustained efforts in India, Switzerland, South Africa Started and currently sponsor 1 India FLL
team called “The Sherlock Ohms” Introduced hundreds of students to FIRST
programs and STEM fields
1923’s Global Outreach
Helped start and mentor FRC 4281 Started and mentor FLL teams
MidKnight Minions & MidKnight Minions Too
Started and mentor FTC MidKnight Magic
Started and mentor Jr. FLL MidKnight Minis
1923 members mentor many FIRST teams.
We help students find a team if we cannot find a spot for them on an above team
1923’s FIRST Outreach
Website: Simple navigation of attractive appearance Useful, updated information Detailed records of teams Sponsors Contact information
Social media should be consistent with team branding and show the team’s excitement and passion for FIRST’s mission
Website & Social Media
Every student is expected to participate in 6 hours of fundraising and outreach
How can you get 6 hours? Sign up for as much as you can.
Help the mentors and leaders plan the events. Seek out sponsors. Mentor other FIRST teams.
When you commit to FIRST, you commit to its mission
Expectations
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