BOCA RATON- On Friday, March 30, Commissioner Steven Abrams, joined by Commissioner Paulette Burdick, county Administrator Robert Weisman and Office of Community Revitalization director Houston L. Tate, attended a VIP Breakfast at the 2012 South Florida FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition held at Florida Atlantic Univeristy’s Boca Raton’s Campus.
High school students from throughout Florida spent six intense weeks designing and building robots for the competition that showcased their hard work.
The competition featured 42 teams of students and engineering and technical mentors competing for recognition in design excellence, competitive play, sportsmanship and partnerships between schools, businesses and communities.
Participating FIRST students are eligible to apply for more than $14 million in scholarships from 130 leading universities and colleges. The competition exemplifies the power of education through inspiration, teamwork and self discipline.