MANCHESTER, N.H.–(Business Wire)– FIRST®(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people`s interest and participation in science and technology, announced that the internationally-recognized technical director for Cirque du Soleil, Calum Pearson, and Hollywood film and TV producer, Paul Lazarus, have joined the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Game Design Committee to ensure that the game challenges are appealing to all ages and audiences, while at the same time pushing the limits of the students` ability to innovate new robotic designs and applications.
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Calum Pearson is the Senior Director of Technical and Show Support, Resident Shows Division for Cirque du Soleil. He has served as Company Manager for Cirque`s KÀ and was responsible for managing the day to day operations of Cirque du Soleil`s fourth permanent show in Las Vegas with more than 300 cast and crew members from 18 countries and a production cost of $200 million. He also has 17 years of operations and management experience in the entertainment industry, including many years spent touring with well-known music productions including Bon Jovi and Van Halen, and family acts such as Disney on Ice.
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About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills; while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With the support of many of the world`s most well-known companies, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge for high-school students, FIRST LEGO® League for children 9-14 years old, and Junior FIRST LEGO® League for 6 to 9 year-olds. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.
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{ SOURCE: Reuters }
