The FIRST® Robotics and i.am/Angel Foundation have teamed up to announce an upcoming fundraising gala set to take place on December 6 in Miami Beach during Art Basel. The event will be co-hosted by will.i.am, founder of the i.am/Angel Foundation, and Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST. The fundraising gala aims to emphasize the connection between STEM and the arts and highlight the interconnectedness of these disciplines.
The charitable initiative is dedicated to showcasing the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for young people. The gala will feature a robotics-inspired cocktail hour, an engaging silent auction, and a seated dinner. A highlight of the evening will be an on-stage discussion between will.i.am and Dean Kamen regarding the state of STEM education for youth and its impact on the future.
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The First® Robotics Teams Up with i.am/Angel Foundation
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