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Dean’s List Mentor Presentation

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What is the FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Award?

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

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What is the FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Award?

The students who earn FIRST Dean’s List status as a Semi-finalist, Finalist or Winner, are great examples of current Student leaders who have led their Teams and communities to increased awareness for FIRST and its mission.

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It is the goal of FIRST that these individuals will continue, post-award, as great leaders, student alumni, and advocates of FIRST.

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Student Eligibility

Students must be in grade 10 or grade 11 to be eligible.

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Each team can submit 2 students as FIRST Dean’s List Award

semi-finalists.

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Dean’s List Award Criteria

Criteria for selection:�

  • Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the FIRST Core Values.

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  • Effectiveness at increasing awareness of FIRST in their school and community.

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  • Demonstrates passion for a long-term commitment to FIRST.

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Dean’s List Award Criteria

Criteria for selection (continued):

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  • Individual contributions to their team and how they contribute to the overall success of the team.

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  • Proven experience in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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  • Their ability as a role model and how they can motivate and lead fellow team members.

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Why Should I Nominate Students?

  • A Dean’s List nomination is a fantastic way to recognize your students efforts.�
  • Showcases what you want to see in all students on your team.�
  • Finalists get an invite to go to the World Championship and meet with Dean Kamen.�
  • Winners at the World Championship will win a grant for their team for the following year.

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Dean’s List Award Submission Deadline

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Who can write the Dean’s list award nomination

  • Coaches or mentors (not related to the student).�
  • The coach or mentor nominating the student(s) must answer several questions as part of the submission.

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  • You can “promote” a mentor to Dean’s List Award Submitter.

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How to submit your team’s Dean’s list award nomination

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How to submit your team’s Dean’s list award nomination

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Dean’s List Award Interviews

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What should students expect?

  • Online interview (Google meet).�
  • There will be 2 interviewers.�
  • There also MUST be a parent or coach present for the interview. The coach or parent present does not participate in the interview.

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  • The interview is the time for the student to "sell themselves".

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What should students expect?

  • Be ready to have follow-up questions during their league tournament.�
  • Show leadership at the event as volunteers will share this information with the Dean's List adjudicators.

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Questions?