2020 FIRST Dean’s List Finalists and Winners from California

In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding secondary school students, the Kamen family sponsors awards for selected 10th or 11th grade students known as the FIRST Dean’s List Award.

Since its introduction in 2010, the FIRST Dean’s List Award has attracted the attention of prestigious colleges and universities who desire to recruit FIRST Dean’s List students.

The students who earn FIRST Dean’s List Award status are great examples of student leaders who have led their teams and communities to increased awareness for FIRST and its mission. These students have also achieved personal technical expertise and accomplishments. It is the intention of FIRST that these individuals will continue on, post-Award, as great leaders, student alumni, and advocates of FIRST.

FIRST DEAN’S LIST WINNERS FROM CALIFORNIA:

FIRST Dean’s List Winners are comprised of 10 FIRST Robotics Competition and 10 FIRST Tech Challenge students selected from the applicable FIRST Dean’s List Finalists and were announced during the FIRST Virtual Showcase. 

We are extra proud that 4 FIRST Dean’s List Winners are from California!  2 are FIRST Robotics Competition Dean’s List Winners and 2 are FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Winners.

FIRST DEAN’S LIST FINALISTS FROM CALIFORNIA:

2 FIRST Dean’s List Finalists are selected at each FIRST Robotics Competition Regional.  We are highlighting the 25 FIRST Robotics Competition Dean’s List Finalists from California below as many recipients did not have the opportunity to be honored at their Regional due to the season suspension. 

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Las Vegas Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Del Mar Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Arizona North Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Ventura Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Los Angeles North Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
San Diego Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Central Valley Regional

DEAN’S LIST FINALIST

FIRST Robotics Competition
Orange County Regional

2020 Volunteers of the Year in California

Volunteers are the backbone of FIRST. Without the commitment, talent and passion of the thousands of FIRST volunteers in California, our events would not be possible.

At FIRST Robotics Competition Regional events, the Volunteer of the Year award is presented to an individual, business, or organization that consistently excels in their efforts, with proven results in the areas of impact, leadership, personal commitment, community, and historical contributions. We are proud to recognize the following FIRST Robotics Competition volunteers for their outstanding efforts.

AWARD RECIPIENTS:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for FIRST Events in California

(March 10, 2020)

In this challenging time, the fundamental guiding principle we have used, and will continue to use, is that we will follow the guidance and policies as established by community and public health officials when making decisions regarding event planning.

Postponded Events

As a result of the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the San Francisco and Silicon Valley FRC Regionals and the Santa Clara FLL Jr Expo have been postponed out of an abundance of caution and with the health and safety of our communities in mind. With evidence of community transmission in these areas, we are following the California Department of Public Health recommendation of cancelling mass gatherings in affected areas.

Currently Scheduled Events

The California Department of Public Health has not however recommended cancelling mass gatherings in counties without evidence of community transmission.  So the remaining California FRC Regionals (San Diego, Central Valley, Ventura, Sacramento, Monterey Bay, Orange County, and Aerospace Valley) and the Folsom FLL Jr Expo (April 19) and FLL Int’l Open (May 15-17) are still planned to continue at this point. 

What can you do?

As we move forward with the remaining events in California,  we are sharing our plan around Coronavirus (COVID-19) with you and ask that you take necessary precautions at your Regional events.

In addition to the guidelines below, please consider bringing your own hand sanitizer, wipes and tissues to the competition.  While FIRST will make every attempt to have supplies on hand, you may have noticed that there is a shortage in stores.  

We will NOT be loaning out Safety Glasses.

Per the latest guidance from FIRST, will not be loaning out safety glasses as we can not ensure their cleanliness.  Teams will be responsible for providing their own safety glasses for their team members and guests and we recommend that you do not share them.  Again, we will not be loaning out safety glasses and you will not be allowed in the pits unless you have your own.  

We recognize this is an inconvenience and will limit pit access to the general public but feel it can be a valuable step to help ensure the safety and comfort of our event guests.

If you’re sick, stay home!

If you are at high risk, please do not attend the event.

The California Department of Public Health recommends those at higher risk from COVID-19 to take actions to reduce their risk, which includes staying away from large gatherings. This includes older adults, individuals with compromised immune systems, and individuals who have serious chronic medical conditions.

Practice preventative measures.

There are some basic preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

•  Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze, by coughing into your elbow (vampire cough) to help keep your hands clean. If you use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and clean your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

What is FIRST doing?

In this challenging time, the fundamental guiding principle we have used, and will continue to use, is that we will follow the guidance and policies as established by community and public health officials when making decisions regarding event planning. These policies include travel advisories and other prevention recommendations.

https://www.firstinspires.org/covid-19