March 15, 2006

FIRST Robotics regionals return to Wayne State

After six weeks of preparation, 33 high school teams from southeast Michigan will descend on Wayne State University\'s Mathaei Athletic Complex Thursday for the FIRST Robotics Regional Championships. This is the third year Wayne State is hosting the event. In the competition, sponsored by inventor Dean Kamen\'s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology); teams have six weeks to design and deliver their individual robot to meet the specific game requirements of the competition. Teams compete in a spirited, no-holds barred tournament on a large playing field complete with referees, cheerleaders, scoreboards and time clocks. In addition to FIRST Robotics scholarships, Wayne State\'s Honors Program is offering four-year full tuition Presidential Scholarships to qualifying FIRST participants. To be eligible, students must apply to Wayne State, have a 3.5 GPA, and have taken the ACT entrance exam.

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