Girl Power: Student-Made Bots Break Down Gender Barriers in Science and Engineering Competition [Slide Show]

When inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen launched his FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition two decades ago, he hoped to turn engineering into a contact sport and engineering students into superstars. Judging by the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) held recently in New York City–which included waving mascots, bleachers filled with screaming fans, and dozens of robots throwing down–he has succeeded

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Girl Power: Student-Made Bots Break Down Gender Barriers in Science and Engineering Competition [Slide Show]