For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Lockheed Martin - Owego Free Academy Program Proposal

What is FIRST? Not-for-profit organization with the goal of encouraging students into Technology and Engineering. FIRST is about building people, and tries to give all students a sense of accomplishment. Founded by Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers. Over 1,000 Teams nationwide 33 Regional Competitions Hardest fun ever.

The FIRST Robotics Competition High Schools paired with a Corporate Sponsor. Identical ‘Kit of Parts’ provides primary components. Robot built from scratch and must meet real world engineering requirements such as size (5’) and weight (120 lbs.) New game, new rules every year. Beginning in January, teams have six weeks to design, build, test, and ship.

Proud Supporter of FIRST Thirty-Four teams supported by Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors: Moorestown, NJ –Team 87 Rancocas Valley Robotics from Rancocas Valley High School –Team 1647 Iron Devils from Seneca High School Missiles and Fire Control: Archbald, PA –Team 1143 Cruzin’ Comets from Abington Heights High School Michoud Space Systems: New Orleans, LA –Team 1550 Botics Squad from O. Perry Walker High School Aeronautical Systems sponsors the Championship Event Source: Lockheed FIRST Robotics Sharepoint Website and 2005 FIRST Robotics Roster

Outputs and Results Real-world engineering experience. Technologically literate workforce. Inspired minds that are thinking, creating, solving. Teamwork skills along with a spirit of Gracious Professionalism.

Mission Promote engineering to High School students through hands on learning and FIRST to the greater Tioga County Community. Create a high quality team that fully participates in the FIRST Robotics program. Provide an extracurricular program for local area students that further shows the commitment of Lockheed Martin, the Owego Free Academy, and all our sponsors, to our community.

Facilities (Resources) Owego Free Academy: Meeting location –Room 271 Shop space Field construction and driver training site Computer labs and software

Schedule Dec, Jan, Feb Obtain Lockheed Martin and Owego Free Academy sponsorship Demo FIRST to community Plan foundation March Robotics Demo as part of National Engineers Week (March 3rd) Tour group to Rochester Regional (March 11th) Recruit mentors and students through these activities April, May Interest Meetings at Lockheed Martin and Owego Free Academy Begin fundraising, find additional Sponsors June, July, August Summer meetings (weekly/bimonthly) Early Projects such as Drive Train, Automode, Controls, Website

Schedule Continued Fall 2006 Sept: Preseason start and prep for Six Weeks Oct: Rochester Ruckus Halloween Weekend (off season competition, participating as a non-seasoned rookie team) Beginning of Driver Training 2007 Season Jan: Kickoff and beginning of Six weeks Feb: End of Six weeks and Ship date March: Regional(s)

Student Tracking Sign up and Retention Statistical Tracking of students through: High school Selection of major in college FIRST College Scholarships Initial job selection Mentoring relationships Performance measurements

Participants Ideal Team: people Freshman to Senior High Schoolers 8 Students on board Mentors, Teachers, Parents Volunteers A diverse group reflecting the Owego Community Note: Initially fifteen students recruited for the Summer Months before open recruitment in the Fall

FIRST alumni were nearly seven times as likely to become Engineering majors as the average college student nationally (41% for FRC alumni vs. a national average of 6%). 89% went on to college. 77% percent of female FRC alumni went to college, 68% of African-American alumni, and 78% of Hispanic alumni FRC alumni were more than twice as likely to perform some type of volunteer service in the past year as were students in the matched comparison group (71% vs. 30%) YearTotal StudentsSeniorsDegreeFemaleMinorityLow Income 06333Undecided Mech E, Comp E, CS, Bus252 YearTotal StudentsSeniorsDegreeFemaleMinorityLow Income Undecided6 None High Income Area, None Reported 05301Engineering Engineering/Physics, Unknown Engineering0 YearTotal StudentsSeniorsDegreeFemaleMinorityLow Income Unknown 7-8About 6Unknown Cruzin’ Comets, Team 1143 paired with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Rancocas Valley Robotics, Team 84 paired with Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems Rolling Thunder, Team 1511 paired with Harris Corporation Three previous graduates interviewed for jobs this year Facts *2005 independent study done by Brandels University

X-Cats, Team 191 paired with Xerox From Rochester, New York Two Time Chairman Award Winner Founded % of participants enter college 16 participants in Xerox High School Intern Program 6 participants in Xerox College Co-op Program

Roles and Responsibilities: Organization Chart FIRST Robotics Owego

Promotion Strategy Demo Dates and Locations: January 7 - Kickoff Web Broadcast March 3 - National Engineers Week: Chuck 84 March 11: Rochester Regional at RIT - Free Admission Lockheed Martin : »New Hire Club, , e-central, Tech Ops website Owego Free Academy : »Flyers, Word of Mouth, Assemblies Press and General Public : »News Articles, Website, Public Events

Cost Estimates General Budget: $21,050 Team Costs: $10,950 Basics: $3,650 (Robot, Tools, Crate, Cart) Misc: $7,300 (Ship, Food, Shirts, Better Bot) Regional Registration: $6,000 (includes Kit) Travel: Bus:$2,000 Lodging:$2,100 (35 people) Note: Budget may very. Based on the 2005 budget of Rolling Thunder, Team 1511 paired with Harris Corporation FIRST Recommends a minimum budget of $10,000 to $15,000

Funding Sources Student Fundraising:$5,000 ($3,000 - $9,000) Lockheed Martin:$6,000 ($1,000 - $10,000) Owego Free Academy: $0 (Resources and Facilities) Travel Contribution*:$5,000 (50 people x $100) Donations and Grants:$5,000 ($500 - $7,000) $21,000 targetrange Example Donations and Grants: Tech prep through BCC and Boces, Best Buy Grant, NASA Grant, Mom and Pops Stores *Only if necessary: once budget has been reached, fundraising will apply directly to travel cost

Vision Become an initial and lead Southern Tier FIRSTers. Mentor new teams and encourage new High School FIRST programs. Become nationally known and recognized, ranked among top twenty percent of teams.

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