PONTIAC, MI, April 19, 2019 –
DASI Solutions, in partnership with SOLIDWORKS, is a proud sponsor of the 2019 FIRST Robotics Championship taking place in Detroit again this year. The competition will commence at COBO Hall between April 24 – April 27.
Founded in 1989, FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science and Technology) was created with the hope to inspire young people’s interest & participation in science & technology, and hopefully encourage them to pursue education and careers in the STEM-related industries. For over 25 years, the program has proven successful, and is universally recognized around the world. The global reach of FIRST has been astounding:
- 615,000 students make up over 72,000 teams
- Over 3,000 official events have occurred in over 90 countries
- The 2019 Championship Competition will consist of roughly 70,000 participants
- More than $80 Million in scholarship opportunities have been given from nearly 200 providers
“DASI Solutions is excited to take part in & support the 2019 FIRST Championship,” said David Darbyshire, Engineer and Co-founder of DASI Solutions. “We are entering a future defined by new technologies and digital experiences, and these students will be the problem solvers of tomorrow. DASI & SOLIDWORKS are invested in mentoring the next generation of STEM leaders.”
Bringing together thousands of students, families, spectators, industry leaders & sponsors, this highly anticipated week of competition includes many opportunities for attendees to socialize and explore the resurgence of downtown Detroit. While the competition is the “main event”, there are other exciting happenings taking place at COBO Hall throughout the week. Students are encouraged to attend & explore the following events:
- STEM Space Jam Welcome Reception: Tuesday, April 23 (5:30pm – 7pm)
Students involved in FIRST are invited to this reception the night before the competition starts. During this event, students will have the opportunity to meet many major colleges & universities from the local region (most of which offer FIRST scholarships). Giveaways, hands-on activities, food & demonstrations will all featured at this event.
- Michigan Competition to Career Expo: April 24th
Inside of this expo, students will be able to experience interactive exhibits from industry leaders such as Stryker Medical, Fanuc Robotics, Detroit Bomb Squad & others.
- Innovation Faire: April 24 - 26
Set up like a Maker-Faire, this event brings together FIRST sponsors & supporters to the student community. Come visit DASI Solutions at booth #311!
- Growing FIRST Events: April 25 & 26 (Room 430B)
Inside of the full field demonstration room, schools & future industry partners are invited to experience the robots first-hand. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about, drive & test some of the original FIRST competition robots. For anyone interested in becoming involved with the FIRST Robotics program (schools, businesses, or possible mentors), this is a can’t miss event to get to know the FIRST community.
To learn more about FIRST Robotics Championship Conference, or the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD product Suite, please visit www.dasifirst.com, or contact Annette Norris at annette@dasi-solutions.com.
