Team 1923: The MidKnight InventorsOutreach

Aditya I.October 13th, 2014

FIRST MissionWhat is Outreach? Why is it

Important?1923’s Community Outreach1923’s Global Outreach1923’s FIRST OutreachWebsite and Social Media

OutreachExpectations

Overview

“Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that fosterwell-rounded life capabilitiesincluding self-confidence,communication, and leadership.”

FIRST Mission

For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

“A systematic attempt to provide services beyond conventional limits, as to particular segments of a community”

Reaching out to the community Focus on STEM

What is Outreach?

Sharing our achievements Inviting others into the fields of STEM Empowering the community to

achieve things of their own Breaking stereotypes Changing culture Making a difference

in the lives of peopleof all ages

Why is it Important?

Open build site in shopping mall Tours Open House

At events: Usually set up an outreach table with brochures, sign up sheets, medals, Chairman’s book, and other relevant materials Display current or previous robot Display other STEM projects

1923’s CommunityOutreach

MidKnight Mayhem – FRC offseason with other FIRST teams present

Minion Mayhem – FLL qualifying competition Inviting school and public officials to events FLL local scrimmage Founder’s Day Booth and Parade PPPL Boy Scout STEM Merit Badge Fair PPPL Girl Scout Fair Family Fun Day Science fairs School

1923’s CommunityOutreach, ctd.

Exhibitions STEM summer camps Library classes on STEM and business

topics Promoted WW-P Artificial Intelligence &

Robotics Honors class Food, monetary, and time donations to

Plainsboro Food Pantry Partnership with Attitudes in Reverse® Partnership with Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Alliance

1923’s CommunityOutreach, ctd.

Sustained efforts in India, Switzerland, South Africa Started and currently sponsor 1 India FLL

team called “The Sherlock Ohms” Introduced hundreds of students to FIRST

programs and STEM fields

1923’s Global Outreach

Helped start and mentor FRC 4281 Started and mentor FLL teams

MidKnight Minions & MidKnight Minions Too

Started and mentor FTC MidKnight Magic

Started and mentor Jr. FLL MidKnight Minis

1923 members mentor many FIRST teams.

We help students find a team if we cannot find a spot for them on an above team

1923’s FIRST Outreach

Website: Simple navigation of attractive appearance Useful, updated information Detailed records of teams Sponsors Contact information

Social media should be consistent with team branding and show the team’s excitement and passion for FIRST’s mission

Website & Social Media

Every student is expected to participate in 6 hours of fundraising and outreach

How can you get 6 hours? Sign up for as much as you can.

Help the mentors and leaders plan the events. Seek out sponsors. Mentor other FIRST teams.

When you commit to FIRST, you commit to its mission

Expectations