Hope to see you there!

Also from http://girlsofsteelrobotics.blogspot.com/
Just a reminder: The Girls of Steel will be hosting a Pittsburgh area Week Zero practice competition event this Saturday, Feb 18, from 11am to 3pm. This mini-competition will be officiated by Pittsburgh Regional referees and we’ll have awesome music! Collaboration between teams to finish our robots is highly encouraged and this is a fantastic opportunity for your drive team to get crucial practice in competition-like environment.

PLEASE RSVP BY 6:00pm TONIGHT by email to girlsofsteelrobotics@gmail.com and let us know your team plans on coming. We hope to see you there!

Posted by FRC Team 3504: Girls of Steel. February 15, 1:14 PM

March 8 – 10, 2012
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) – Pittsburgh Regional at Petersen Events Center

FRC Teams:  Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field Open to ALL FRC Teams
Tuesdays 6pm-8:30pm and Saturdays 11am-3pm thru 2/25/12
If your robot isn’t ready, send your drivers (with an adult) – working robot chassis are available for practice.
Contact Terry Richards 412-215-4466 or richardst@theellisschool.org with any questions.
Hosted by The Ellis School and FIRST Team 3504 Girls of Steel

Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field
Putnam St. (just off of Penn Ave.)
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Facilities:

• full practice field
• two working robot chassis
• internet access

Build Season Hours:

• Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm
• Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm

Contact Terry Richards 412-215-4466 or richardst@theellisschool.org.

Hosted by The Ellis School and FRC Team 3504 Girls of Steel

Announcement posters: poster 1  poster 2

Encrypted game manual now released – make sure to download a copy for Saturday!

If you can’t make it to your local kickoff, watch the broadcast online: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/

Kickoff Volunteers Needed:

• Registration
• Kits of Parts – set up
• Brainstorming Session leaders
• Crowd control (indoor)
• Robot Quick Build Session
• Field Elements transport (afternoon)

We’re expecting the largest Kickoff ever with 30 teams and over 300 participants! If you are able to volunteer, please contact Patricia DePra, Regional Director (pdepra@usfirst.org)

“FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.”

Volunteer for:

• Field Repair/Reset
• Score Keep
• Referee
• Safety Advisor
• Robot Inspector
• Website Evaluator

All are welcome to join. Lend your talents and expertise, or volunteer and let us assign as needed.

For Questions or More Information Contact Us:
FirstPittsburghVolunteers@Gmail.com

November 12, 2012
9:00 AM – check-in; workshops from 9:30-4pm
To register, contact Ryan Cahoon
$50/team; $20/team if presenting; free for rookie teams
For schedule and details click here

If you missed this opportunity and would like to donate to FIRST programs in our region, click here.

Exciting news! FIRST will be included in the PittsburghGives Day of Giving on October 4, 2011. Donations made Oct 4 (12AM -11:59PM) will have matching funds added from a pool of $725,000! by the Pittsburgh Foundation. (See below for details.)

Help us be inspiring. Donate to the FIRST Robotics Competition program in our region. It’s easy to donate: To go directly to the FIRST profile on PittsburghGives.org: http://tinyurl.com/PghFIRST-DayofGiving-Oct4.

All donations will stay right here in PA to directly benefit the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) program in our area.

About FIRST:

FIRST inspires students to go to college and have careers in science, technology, engineering, and math – fields that are desperately needed for our country to be competitive globally in the years to come. FIRST programs use robotics as the medium to provide students with opportunities to develop technical skills.

But being on a FIRST team is “more than just a robot.” At the high school level, the financial and logistical aspects of the FIRST programs are challenging — mirroring the demands of modern enterprise — too much to do, in too little time, with too few resources. The FIRST experience challenges students to work harder than they ever have before. As a result, the FIRST experience raises expectations, builds self-confidence, and changes lives. Help us be inspiring. Donate to the FIRST Robotics Competition program in our region.

More about FIRST: http://usfirst.org

More about FIRST in our region:  http://pittsburghfirst.org

More about PittsburghGives Day of Giving: 
Gifts will be accepted via MC or Visa only, from 12:00AM to 11:59PM on Oct 4, 2011, and may also be made using smart phones. The credit card processing fee is 2.9%. The Foundation takes no fees for this program. The 2011 PIttsburghGives match pool is $725,000; each donation will receive a portion of the match pool commensurate upon total amount of donations; this is not a $1-to-$1 match. For complete rules, see PittsburghGives.org.

will.i.am produced ”Science is Rock and Roll“, which premiered August 14 on ABC, and featured the 2011 FIRST Championship highlights, many celebrity appearances, and concert performances by the Black Eyed Peas and Willow Smith. Check back for link to a video of the program.

“President Obama Makes Surprise Appearance on ”i.am.FIRST – Science is Rock and Roll” (from Reuters)

About the program:

The Black Eyed Peas front man/entrepreneur/tech wizard, will.i.am pairs up with inventor/FIRST founder Dean Kamen for i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll, a groundbreaking, one-hour special promoting education, science and technology. The first of its kind, the special takes an inside, up close look at the 20th Annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, a worldwide science and robotics K-12 competition that celebrates technology and features live performances by The Black Eyed Peas and Willow Smith, as well as special appearances from a host of high profile celebrities speaking out to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.