WASHINGTON and FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 FIRST Global
Challenge will in a few weeks bring together thousands of teens
from across the globe to compete in robotics and collaborate to
find renewable energy solutions. Created and administered by
FIRST Global and helped made possible by Title Sponsor Lam
Research, the exciting four-day event is intended to encourage the
next generation of innovators.
Lam Research, FIRST Global welcome kids
from 190+ countries to compete in robotics and green tech
The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge will be held in
Singapore from October 7-10, 2023. The event focuses on
cultivating a passion for science, technology, engineering, and
math (STEM) through competition and fun. Now in its seventh year,
the Challenge continues to grow in size and scale. Under this
year's theme, "Hydrogen Horizons," competing high school age
students will learn about renewable energy and sharpen their
problem-solving skills. With nearly 200 countries competing, the
event is the most multinational innovation competition in the
world, according to FIRST Global.
"The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge is more than a robotics
and STEM challenge, it's a springboard to inspire curiosity, the
innovative spirit, and the understanding of what's possible when we
work together," said Dean Kamen,
founder of FIRST Global. "We are thrilled to bring the
FIRST Global Challenge to Singapore. This year, the event is of
particular importance as it centers on revolutionizing renewable
energy — one of the world's most pressing problems."
Powering Breakthroughs Together
Lam, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment
and services to the semiconductor industry, believes that
increasing the pipeline of future talent in technology is not only
critical to driving the future of semiconductors but also enabling
the world to tackle its biggest challenges.
"As we continue to transform the world through technology, we
are committed to taking an active role in inspiring and empowering
the next generation to help create a better world," said
Stacey MacNeil, chief communications
officer and group vice president of ESG at Lam Research. "The
FIRST Global Challenge provides life-changing learning
experiences for competing students, equipping them with the
knowledge and skillsets needed to succeed in the innovation
workforce of the future."
The company has pledged a $10
million donation* to FIRST Global, providing critical
funding to support FIRST Global's mission to expand access
to STEM education and cultivate future global technology leaders.
The Lam donation is the company's most significant gift since
unveiling its social impact platform, Powering Breakthroughs
Together, in 2022. This year, Lam has also provided over 30 mentors
worldwide for competing teams, helping to ensure every youth team
has an opportunity to thrive at the event.
Teens to Collaborate on Robotics and Develop New Renewable
Energy Solutions
During the FIRST Global Challenge, each team will put
their unique robot built for the competition to the test in a
series of matches and challenges related to renewable energy.
Robots will be navigated through a game environment which
represents the process of hydrogen energy development. Each team's
robot will score points by producing hydrogen and then storing,
transporting, and converting energy. Teams will work together in
randomly selected multi-country alliances to score points, thereby
encouraging global cooperation and collaborative innovation.
FIRST Global teams will also compete in an innovation
competition known as the New Technology Experience (NTE).
Under the NTE theme "Energy Evolution," teams are guided to
understand all types of renewable energy, including hydrogen
technologies. FIRST Global teams will then research and
develop their own innovative solutions to advance the
implementation of and improve access to renewable energy.
More information on the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge can
be found at first.global.
Media Resources:
- Watch the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge official promo
video here.
- View the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge live starting
October 7 at
https://first.global/live/
- Details from participating country teams can be found at
https://first.global/fgc/#teams
- Images of the 2023 Challenge to be available following the
event in the Media Center in the Lam Research Newsroom.
- Visit Lamresearch.com to learn more about Lam's Powering
Breakthroughs Together platform.
About FIRST
Global
FIRST Global's mission is to
inspire science and technology leadership and innovation in youth
from all nations in order to increase understanding, instill the
importance of cooperation, address the world's most pressing
issues, and improve quality of life for all. Bringing these future
STEM leaders together in an engaging and collaborative competition
drives home the importance, excitement, and applicability of STEM
education and demonstrates that they can work together — even in
competition — to find solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
Learn more at first.global.
About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation
(NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of
innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the
semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow
customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact,
today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We
combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a
strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our
customers. Lam Research is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in
Fremont, California, with
operations around the globe. Learn more at
www.lamresearch.com.
*Contribution to be distributed over a three-year period, from
2023-2025.
FIRST Global Media Contact:
Matt
Stalford
press@first.global
+1 (484) 574-2660
Lam Research Media Contact:
Laura Bakken
laura.bakken@lamresearch.com
+1 (510) 572-9021
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