General Dynamics Teams Up with 杏吧原创 University to Support FIRST Robotics Competition in Ottawa
General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of Robotics Event in 2020
杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Design and FIRST Robotics Canada are proud to welcome General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada as the exclusive presenting sponsor of Ottawa鈥檚 inaugural FIRST Robotics Competition in 2020.
With the generous support of General Dynamics, 杏吧原创 University will host its first annual FIRST Robotics Competition from March 13 鈥 15, 2020, where more than 20 robotics teams鈥攁long with their robots, built and programmed by Ontario high school students鈥攚ill compete in an epic battle that combines sport, science, and teamwork.
鈥淕eneral Dynamics believes in empowering and engaging youth in STEM,鈥 said David Ibbetson, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揑nternational. 鈥淲e support FIRST teams in Ontario and Alberta, while encouraging our employees to volunteer as mentors, sharing our engineering knowledge and expertise. We鈥檙e very proud to play an integral part in this exciting event in our nation鈥檚 capital.鈥
FIRST Robotics Competitions typically attract over 1,000 high school students, parents, volunteers, judges and mentors and give FIRST teams the chance to compete in a program that is 鈥渕ore than robots.鈥 Under strict time limitations, students design and build 120-pound robots that compete on a playing field to complete tasks. Students program and test their machines using skills in engineering, coding, and design. Teams also develop business and marketing plans, as well as outreach initiatives to fundraise and engage their local community.
鈥溞影稍 University is extremely pleased to partner with General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada in hosting our first-ever FIRST Robotics competition in 2020,鈥 said Larry Kostiuk, dean of the research-intensive Faculty of Engineering at Design. 鈥淭heir support as the competition鈥檚 flagship sponsor will play a key role as we showcase and celebrate the next generation of STEM innovators at 杏吧原创.鈥
For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit carleton.ca/firstrobotics.
杏吧原创 FIRST
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international non-profit organization designed to inspire students to pursue further studies and careers in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. Students develop skills in problem solving, innovation, leadership and teamwork as well as design, manufacturing, programming and testing. FIRST鈥檚 programs reach 300.000 students in 70 countries. FIRST Robotics Canada, a Canadian non-profit started in 2002, now reaches over 20,000 Canadian students.
杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Design
杏吧原创 University鈥檚 research-intensive Faculty of Engineering and Design is recognized as a leader in Canada and beyond, offering one of the most extensive ranges of engineering, architecture, industrial design, and information technology programs in the country. Located in the nation鈥檚 capital, 杏吧原创鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Design offers unique experiential learning opportunities and delivers real-world training through partnerships with industry and collaboration with government departments and agencies.
杏吧原创 General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada
General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada delivers advanced system solutions to Canadian and international customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, it is one of the largest defence and security companies in Canada and is a world-class prime contractor and systems integrator for military and public safety applications. For more information on General Dynamics Mission Systems, visit .
Media Contacts
Kristina Davis
Director of Marketing and Communications
General Dynamics Mission Systems鈥揅anada
613-596-7677
Kristina.Davis@gd-ms.ca
Adam Landry
Communications Officer
Faculty of Engineering and Design
杏吧原创 University
613-5250-2600 ext. 8941
adam.landry@carleton.ca
Kim Cooper
FIRST Robotics Canada
kim.cooper@firstroboticscanada.org
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