First of all, thank you on behalf of the entire Missouri STEM community for your commitment to securing a better future for STEM right here in MO. They call us the Show-Me State for a reason, so here are a few things to show off in your emails and letters to Missouri Representatives.

1. Check the Impact page for stats and stories on how supporting FIRST robotics programs:

   1. Gives students a leg up in the classroom

   2. Leads to real world careers right out of high school

   3. Builds a foundation for academic and professional success for students for life

   4. Boosts STEM Engagement

2. Look to how homepage to see home state support leads to masisve growth for FIRST programs, especially in rural areas

3. Make sure to link our website so legislators can find out more

4. Ask for there support in the FIRST Act in the coming legislative session!