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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global non-profit organization that prepares young people aged 4-18 for the future in science and technology by giving them the opportunity to participate in competitive robotics. It fosters teamwork, mentoring, gracious professionalism, and coopertition among teams.
Gracious professionalism is the notion that fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate ideas. Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process.
Coopertition is displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition. Coopertition means that we might help another team fix their robot and then compete with them in the next round. We work together in order to help each other succeed.
More Information about FIRST, check their website: https://www.firstinspires.org/
FIRST Like A Mother
FIRST Like A Mother is an initative started by MECO Robotics that is inspired by FIRST Like A Girl, and aims to recognize exception FIRST moms. Checkout the stories at #FIRSTLikeAMother.
Wendy Austin
Wendy Austin
The next incredible #FIRSTLikeAMother is the one and only Wendy Austin! Wendy is a shining example of FIRST Like a Mother. She works tirelessly turning kids’ dreams into reality with her assistance in FIRST programs all across Florida. She exemplifies FIRST core values, Gracious Professionalism, Coopertition, and emphasizes that FIRST is more than just robots! FIRST builds robots, and Wendy builds people. She supports students, parents, mentors, and alumni alike, sees the potential in every single FIRST student, is honest, endlessly enthusiastic and FIRST’s best cheerleader, in addition to being an endless source of information for students and mentors alike. If she had a penny for every time she heard “so it’s like Battlebots!” she’d be the richest person in the world! We and so many others are incredibly grateful for everything Wendy does for FIRST, and we would truly not be the same without her. Thank you so much Wendy for being so amazing!
Share one of your favorite Wendy memories in the comments to show your appreciation!!
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