{"id":17975,"date":"2019-09-04T16:42:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T00:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.switch.com\/?p=17975"},"modified":"2024-04-12T10:37:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T17:37:00","slug":"switch-expands-national-first-robotics-partnership-with-georgiafirst-symposium-and-first-tech-challenge-kickoff-sponsorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.switch.com\/switch-expands-national-first-robotics-partnership-with-georgiafirst-symposium-and-first-tech-challenge-kickoff-sponsorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Switch Expands National FIRST\u00ae Robotics Partnership with GeorgiaFIRST\u00ae Symposium and FIRST\u00ae Tech Challenge Kickoff Sponsorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>STEAM education focused GeorgiaFIRST<sup><small>\u00ae<\/small><\/sup> event teaches students problem solving, teamwork, inspired robot design and building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Atlanta, GA &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.switch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Switch<\/a><\/strong>, the global technology infrastructure company that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions and <a href=\"https:\/\/gafirst.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia<em>FIRST<sup><small>\u00ae<\/small><\/sup><\/em><\/a>\u00a0Robotics today announced Switch\u2019s sponsorship of the Georgia<em>FIRST<\/em> Symposium and <em>FIRST<\/em><sup><small>\u00ae<\/small><\/sup> Tech Challenge kickoff. The sponsorship is part of Switch\u2019s expanded involvement with <em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics and its continued support of STEAM education programs. Switch has aligned its community initiatives with <em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics in the states where its four PRIME Campus are located including Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, Grand Rapids, Michigan and now Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>As the technology revolution moves into the \u201cAge of Analytics\u201d defined by AI, big data, machine learning and next generation technologies, Switch is focused on supporting <em>FIRST<\/em> to create pathways to build a workforce development pipeline of tech talent for the future. <em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics embraces innovative programming that enables young inventors to apply both engineering and artistic skills with equal mastery to build their final creations as the embodiment of STEAM education. \u201cSwitch Founder and CEO Rob Roy became involved with <em>FIRST<\/em> to increase awareness around careers in technology, particularly among underrepresented groups such as women and minority students,\u201d said Adam Kramer, Switch Executive Vice President of Strategy. \u201cAs our company has expanded to Georgia, we are excited about the opportunity to work with Georgia<em>FIRST<\/em> and the other powerhouse companies around the state who are committed to STEAM education.\u201d \u201cGeorgia<em>FIRST<\/em> is so pleased to welcome Switch as a new company to Georgia that is focused on the intersection of technology, art, and talent development for the workforce of the future,\u201d said Connie Haynes, Georgia<em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics CEO. \u201cSwitch\u2019s community engagement goals align with the work of <em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics and we look forward to our partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The one-day Symposium and <em>FIRST<sup><small>\u00ae<\/small><\/sup><\/em>\u00a0Tech Challenge event provides the opportunity for over 1,200 students from across Georgia to participate in sessions focused on learning more about the fundamentals of <em>FIRST<\/em> Robotics, including electrical, mechanical, software, hardware, fundraising, sponsorships, and leadership development. The event will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Switch<\/strong><br \/>\nSwitch (NYSE: SWCH), the technology infrastructure company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada is built on the intelligent and sustainable growth of the Internet. Switch founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 500 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company\u2019s world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The Switch PRIMES, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia (opening in Q4 2019) are the world\u2019s most powerful hyperscale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.switch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">switch.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0Georgia<\/strong><em><b>FIRST<sup><small>\u00ae<\/small><\/sup><\/b><\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGeorgia<i>FIRST<\/i>\u00a0Robotics\u00a0inspires young people to be STEM leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based robotics competitions that build science, engineering and technology aptitude. Our K-12 programs help develop a lifelong love of innovation and encourage the pursuit of STEM careers, while helping kids develop well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.\u00a0Learn more and get involved at\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.gafirst.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gafirst.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gafirst.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEAM education focused GeorgiaFIRST\u00ae event teaches students problem solving, teamwork, inspired robot design and building Atlanta, GA &#8211; Switch, the global technology infrastructure company that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions and GeorgiaFIRST\u00ae\u00a0Robotics today announced Switch\u2019s sponsorship of the GeorgiaFIRST Symposium and FIRST\u00ae Tech Challenge kickoff. 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