An estimated 100 million people watch the NFL Super Bowl each winter. I’m one of them. In fact, I watch with great envy. That’s because, in a country where we get what we celebrate, the impact of professional sports and events like the Super Bowl is clear. It is my dream that soon, some of the glory that other sports receive will be reflected toward robotics. I want kids to be as excited about science and technology as they are about running, jumping and kicking a ball. So I’m working on a movement to make robotics an official school sport, with opportunities for students to compete in competitions that rival Friday night football games in the way they are celebrated by the school and the community.
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