Odessa Robotics Team Awarded Rookie Team Grant by FIRST Foundation

Odessa, FL, July 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- A newly formed FIRST Tech Challenge high school level robotics team in Odessa, FL was just awarded a “rookie team” grant by the FIRST foundation. The grant, an honor for a non-school based team, is one of 250 awarded nationwide, and will enable the team to purchase the robotics competition kit at a reduced rate, as well as defray registration costs in the team’s second year.

The team is being sponsored by the non-profit education resource group Learning is for Everyone and is unique in its community focus. Most FIRST Tech Challenge teams are hosted by high schools with science and technology programs.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

The team is still accepting members and welcomes any student age 15-18 with an interest in math, science, and technology. For more information, please visit the LIFE Robotics website.

Learning is For Everyone, Inc. is a nonprofit 501 C(3) organization whose goal is to provide information resources on and off the web, and assistance through its activities in all aspects of education at all stages of life.

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