"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes."
~Dean Kamen, Founder
Mission
The mission of FISRT is to "inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership."
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