Camgian Microsystems Selects Teachers to Coach
Camgian‘s FIRST Lego League Team
STARKVILLE, M.S. – August 9th, 2010 – Camgian Microsystems Corporation, provider of advanced electronic systems and semiconductor technologies, today announced it has selected three teachers to coach its For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Lego League (FLL) Team.
The Starkville school district teachers selected to coach the FLL team are:
- Niya Smith, Armstrong Middle School 8th grade pre-algebra teacher;
- Jackie Wilt, Armstrong Middle School 7th grade science teacher; and
- Eulunda Maxwell, Algebra II teacher at Starkville High School
The three teachers will coach a team of ten students in an engineering challenge that relates to an important real world issue. This year‘s challenge is Body Forward where engineering meets medicine. They will be exploring the cutting-edge world of biomedical engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body‘s potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives.
FIRST’s vision is “to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders”. FLL engages young people, ages 9 to 14 (grades 4-8), to the fun and excitement of science and technology through mentor-based programs that inspire innovation and foster life capabilities such as self-confidence, communication and leadership.
“FLL encourages children to design, construct, and program their own intelligent inventions. This allows them not only to understand technology, but to become masters of it,” said Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, Owner and Vice Chairman of The LEGO Group.
“We are proud to continue our support of our local area schools and their participation in international science and technology competitions such as the First Lego League,” said Dr. Gary D. Butler, President and CEO of Camgian Microsystems. “It is our hope that such programs will expose young students to the field of technology innovation and inspire them to become next generation scientists and engineers.”
In 2009/2010, over 213,000 children participated in FLL in more than 50 countries worldwide.