Los Angeles Regional Recap

Los Angeles Regional Recap

Congratulations to ALL Teams, Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Friends and Family members who participated in the Los Angeles Regional Sponsored by the Roddenberry Foundation and helped to create an exciting and memorable weekend. cheap iphone 7 case cheap iphone 7 case online The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Regional and will be going on to compete at the Championships in St. iphone xs case outlet uk Louis in April. iphone xs case outlet iphone xr case outlet uk We wish them the best of luck! Regional Chairman’s Award Team 1515, MorTorq – Beverly Hills, CA 8595721539_89b1382720The Los Angeles Chairman’s Award represents the true spirit of FIRST. outlet iphone xs case online It honors the team that best serves as a model for other teams to emulate and that embodies the goals of FIRST. cheap iphone 8 case online outlet iphone xr case It remains FIRST’s most prestigious team award. The Chairman’s Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants, school, and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season or school year. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient will be invited to the FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s Award against the winners from all the other qualifying events. outlet iphone 8 case online Here’s what the Judges had to say –

“This year the judges chose a team that draws from a broad base of the student body: engineers, athletes, actors, and student government representatives. The team has evolved to include over 90 students with a 50/50 gender balance. iphone xs case outlet uk The team’s dynamic sub-team structure has allowed each member to explore and contribute with their own unique skills and passions, spreading the impact of FIRST beyond the typical science and math centered students. iphone 7 case for sale iphone xs case outlet iphone 8 case for sale iphone xs case for sale This team has had a consistent impact from the student body to the local, national, and international communities. cheap iphone 7 case online cheap iphone xs case cheap iphone xs case They communicate the message of FIRST through a balanced outreach program that includes mentoring over 50 teams across the world, contributing to local and national charities with volunteer work and fund raisers. iphone 7 case on sales cheap iphone xr case online iphone 7 case on sales They have continued to facilitate FIRST Robotics’ goals through Community, Leadership, Innovation, Motivation, and Balance which provide students with the tools to “CLIMB to Your Prime”. cheap iphone xs case Please join us in congratulating the 2013 Los Angeles Regional Chairman’s Award winner – 1515 MorTorq”

Watch their 2013 Chairman’s Video. cheap iphone xs case online iphone 7 case on sales Engineering Inspiration Team 3880, Team Tiki Techs – Kailua-Kona, HI 8595685247_8c527af5cdThe Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 grant toward registration. iphone xs case outlet uk cheap iphone xr case outlet Here’s what the judges had to say –

“The winning team has demonstrated consistent and increasing breadth in developing and promoting STEM and FIRST ideals in their community. This includes extraordinary engineering and analysis capabilities coupled with excellent graphic arts, team spirit, fund raising, and community outreach. cheap iphone 7 case outlet They have promoted, sponsored, and excelled in FLL as well as Science Olympiad and Skills USA. cheap iphone 7 case They initiated a program to introduce elementary school girls to female STEM role models. iphone 7 case cheap iphone xr case online For all those initiatives and accomplishments, we proudly present the Engineering Inspiration Award to Tiki Technologies, Team 3880. iphone xr case outlet

Regional Winners Screen Shot 2013-04-18 at 12.07.05 PM Team 1717, D’Penguineers, Goleta,CA Team 973, Greybots Atascadero, CA Team 1836, MilkenKnights Los Angeles, CA   Rookie All-Star Award Team 4501, Team Humans from Santa Monica, CA Screen Shot 2013-04-15 at 6.24.28 PMThis award celebrates a 1st year team demonstrating an early but strong partnership effort, implementing the mission of FIRST. iphone 7 case on sales Its winner understands what FIRST is really trying to accomplish and realizes that techni
cal work is fun and challenging, made better by building a partnership among team, community and school. iphone 8 case on sales This is not an easy challenge for a rookie team but the judges want to recognize and reward one team that got it right. Here’s what the judges had to say –

“This team took on the FIRST challenge with great ingenuity and creativity from their unique logo to their technical approach. They are a high-energy team that understood that keeping it simple is a power design principle and has had positive impacts throughout the pits. All of this together has “netted” the Rookie All Star Award for team 4501 – Humans.”

Woodie Flowers Finalist Award Dr. iphone 7 case outlet David Brinza Mentor for Team 980 562266_527478610637566_309505449_nA few years after helping Dean Kamen create FIRST, Dr. William Murphy founded the Woodie Flowers Award with the intent to celebrate effective communication in the art and science of engineering and design. At the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, the essays of this year’s finalists will be combined with previous finalists. Iphone 8 case iphone 7 case for sale One mentor will receive the Championship Woodie Flowers Award. iphone xr case outlet iphone 7 case on sales iphone 7 case outlet cheap iphone xs case Here’s what the judges had to say –

“Of the many excellent nominations at the Los Angeles Regional, one candidate is truly out of this world. iphone xs case on sales This mentor stresses the importance of never giving up and demonstrates a fierce work ethic. cheap iphone 8 case outlet outlet iphone xr case He tutors students in math, chemistry and physics. He makes sure that the students learn the importance of working as a team and that no one person is greater than the combined efforts of many. cheap iphone 8 case online cheap iphone xr case online iphone xr case for sale cheap iphone 8 case iphone 8 case on sales Above all he is enthusiastic in everything he does. cheap iphone 8 case online Excited about giving back, this mentor also teaches his students to give back. Many students return to mentor. In addition to inspiring many students on the team, this year’s winner is an active event volunteer and has served in many leadership roles even though he lives on Mars time. iphone 8 case for sale Please join me in congratulating the winner of the Los Angeles Regional Woodie Flowers finalist award – David Brinza of Team 980!”

You can read the essay that David’s team submitted here. Dean’s List Finalist: Honoring FIRST Student Superstars FIRST Dean’s List Finalist #1 – Emma Roberts, Team 980 – Burbank, CA FIRST Dean’s List Finalist #2 – Isabel Martos-Repath, Team 589 – La Crescenta, CA 535664_527478433970917_1202532822_n 921034_364807756972423_546872718_oIn an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List. iphone xs case for sale cheap iphone 8 case outlet This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List.     Additional Awards Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Los Angeles Regional! See the list here. iphone xr case on sales Share Your Stories! We hope you too had a profound experience at the Los Angeles Regional. We’d love to hear your stories. cheap iphone xr case online cheap iphone xs case outlet iphone 7 case online Please consider sharing them with us here in the comments below or on our facebook page.

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