Mouser Electronics partners with FIRST Robotics regional competition in North Texas

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, USA: Mouser Electronics Inc. announced that it is a “Friends of the Future” sponsor of the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Dallas Regional (March 29-31, 2012, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas). Through North Texas FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs, local kids have the opportunity to team up with local engineers, professors and business people to solve real-world engineering challenges.

The Dallas Regional is the culmination of six weeks of building a large-scale robot to perform specific tasks, and this sponsorship helps provide resources and financial support throughout the process. This year’s regional competition will feature 81 teams from North Texas, around the state, surrounding states and even teams from Mexico. At its largest capacity yet, teams registered for the FRC Dallas Regional will compete on two fields simultaneously!

Teams will compete for various awards and the opportunity to advance to the FIRST Championship at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. This double-impact event will include not only students, but also a large audience of parents, university and corporate mentors, and local leaders in business, government, education and the media.

“At Mouser, we are dedicated to inspiring young people's interest in science and technology. The FIRST Robotics Competition provides youth with a platform for innovation and a chance to solve real-world engineering challenges,” says Larry Johannes, VP of Strategic Marketing at Mouser Electronics. “We are proud to sponsor an event that supports the brightest young minds and future design engineers across the country.”