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>> [ANCHOR]: Students from around our area have been taking part in a unique competition
at RIT. It all started yesterday and continues through tomorrow. Ashley Zilka has more on
the FIRST Robotics Competition. Good morning Ashley.
>> [REPORTER]: Good morning Mark. The tournament
is a regional competition for schools all around our area. The basic gist? To build
a robot that can throw Frisbees through selected targets and then climb a pyramid-type structure.
Students from the schools work with mentors to build the robots and compete against other
schools. Students and mentors say the real world experience is invaluable.
>> [LARRY LEWIS]: I think this is a great opportunity for the kids to apply the science
and engineering skills they learn in school. Whereas normally they wouldn't have a chance
to do that.
>> [SHANNON SWEENEY]: Girls are just as big of a part to robotics as guys are. And I think
it's really cool that FIRST gives us a way for girls to get even more involved than we
are in the professional fields.
>> [REPORTER]: There are more than $16 million in college scholarships available for the
students who compete in the tournament. Ashley Zilka, News 8.