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Welcome, FIRST™ Robotics Competition Teams!

Watch student racecar driver, Brennan Palmiter, and Rock Valley College welding instructors Mike and Larry, as they show you how to be safe while welding the aluminum on your robots.

1. Watch the new FIRST Robotics Safety Video


More things to do!

• Find a school

• Get a scholarship

• Join FMA

• View mfg. processes/careers

• See 'How Steel is Made' video:

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2. Read the Safety Manual

3. Take the Quiz

4. Claim your team certificate—FREE!

Plus, every team that receives 100% on their quiz will be entered into a drawing for a free bonus gift!
5 teams will be chosen after January 1, 2010.

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Grant Imahara Interview

Grant Imahara

Mythbusters star Grant Imahara teaches "safety for dummies"
in FMA's instructional video
for FIRST Robotics students.

"Robotics rock star" busts some myths
about kids and technology

On Nov. 8, FMA and UL Laboratories coordinated the making of an instructional safety video that will be seen by many of the 37,000 high school students who are participating in FIRST Robotics programs nationwide. The video features Grant Imahara of Mythbusters TV series fame. FMA Director of Education Jim Warren was on hand to interview Grant on the noisy set about robots, the value of tinkering, and more.

Length: 9 minutes

 

 
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