FIRST Events at NI Week 2013

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NI Week is August 5-8 at the Austin Convention Center. If you are a FIRST Robotics alumni, mentor, student, sponsor, volunteer or just a fan come check out our FIRST related events.

Why Become a FIRST Mentor

Tuesday, August 6 - 3:00-3:30 p.m. Technical Theater on the Expo Floor

Mentoring: Make a lasting impact. How you can change kids's lives through FIRST, a program all about equipping students with the necessary skills to become the leaders of tomorrow. You don't have to be a techie to make a lasting impact on kids' lives!

Innovations in STEM Education with Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education

Wednesday, August 7  3:30-4:30 p.m.  Austin Convention Center - Room 3

Leland Melvin, former NFL athlete and Associate Administrator for Education at NASA, will focus on inspiring students interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through the use of robotics education, research and innovations. This event brings together industry professionals, K-12 students and teachers from around the United States for a candid discussion with Mr. Melvin.

Gracious Professionalism; A Core Value of FIRST

Wednesday, August 7 - 3:00-3:30 p.m. Technical Theater on the Expo Floor

Gracious Professionalism is one of the fundamental ethos of FIRST, and it's what makes FIRST unique. It's doing things in a way that is win-win, encourages high quality of work, and emphasizes the value of others. Learn how Gracious professionalism is applicable to everyone and can improve day-to-day interactions with people.

New FRC Controller Reveal

Ray Almgren's Academic NIWeek Keynote (Watch the Live Stream Here)

Thursday, August 8  8:30 – 10:00 AM (CST)            Austin Convention Center - Exhibit Hall 4

The need to attract and retain new engineering students puts professional engineers and scientists using graphical system design in a unique position to inspire the innovators of tomorrow. Join Ray Almgren as he hosts engineers from LEGO®, NASA, and leading universities as well as students who are solving problems in the real world with the tools that carry engineers and scientists from youth to game-changing careers in industry.

In the Keynote:

Learn how FRC Teams can win an Athena controller.

Applications for NI Grants for FIRST Teams open after the keynote.

NEW FRC 2015 controller in Detail! Ask your Questions via twitter @NIFIRSTRobotics

FIRST Robotics Event: "Athena" Showcase (Watch the Live Stream Here)

Thursday, August 8  11:00 - Noon (CST)         Austin Convention Center - Room 3

After the release of the new FIRST Robotics Competition controller during Ray's Academic keynote, you are invited to attend a closed door special session that reveals the technical details and functionality the new controller has to offer. With an introduction to the event from Don Bossi, President of FIRST and a panel discussion comprised of key members of the NI Research and Development team, you won't want to miss out on this event!

FTC Teams in the Robotics Pavilion

Check out Team Beta and Dark Matter showing off their FTC Robots in the Robotics Pavilion on the NI Week Expo Floor. Stop by any time and say hi!

Attend NI Week

Sign Up for an "Expo Only" pass for NI Week (includes Keynotes) for FREE at NI.com/NIWeek

[Joe_FSM_FTA_CSA]

I'm VERY excited about NI Week and the 2015 Controller reveal! I'll be there Wednesday and Thursday for the fun and learning. I can hardly wait! And only 2 weeks after Texas Robot Roundup!

Joe Varnell

Super Nerd

FIRST Senior Mentor

FIRST Technical Advisor

FIRST Control System Analyst

FTC FTA

FLL Head Referee