When it comes to inspiring the next generation of engineers, Delphi thinks FIRST. Delphi Engineers It’s really making a difference, we’re working on something that’s making a cultural change and holding up engineers as heroes, and it’s pretty special being a hero. — Joe Johnson Engineers get excited about what they do and that rubs off on the kids. The competition is real, and when you succeed, it culminates into a very emotional experience. It was fantastic. — Al Billis General Director of Engineering FIRST instills the concept in our students that they can be winners and achieve excellence with their minds. They, in turn, provide us with a diverse resource of talented engineers and scientists. —Barbara A. Sanders Director, Advanced Engineering Pontiac Central HS Students The experiences on the FIRST team made me feel like I could do anything with my life that I want. —Armand Collins The FIRST Team has helped me to realize that my dream of becoming an engineer is possible. —Glynn Gooch Teachers It’s what a classroom should be like. It is total application and real life. —Shaen McKnight Richland High School, TX …It was gratifying to see 40 motivated students sacrifice countless hours after school on weekdays and weekends to pursue their interest in math, science, and related technology. —Rodwell Campbell Cass Technical High School, MI Corporate Sponsors The message is clear —the commit- ment of the world’s best engineers to be new role models for our nation’s youth can make a difference. No other pro- gram has the potential to influence so many young minds while reinforcing the national goal of being a world leader in business and education. —Paul Allaire FIRST Chairman Chairman & CEO, Xerox Corp. There were more than 4,000 students at the FIRST finals. The enthusiasm and excitement were infectious. To hear thousands of students chanting, “Delphi! Delphi!” brought a great deal of pride. —Ian McEwan NAO Engineering Director Product & Quality Assurance General Motors Corporation Everyone’s talking about their FIRST experience. Be part of something special. Contact FIRST today: FIRST 200 Bedford St. Manchester, NH 03101 800-871-8326 voice 603-666-3907 fax www.usfirst.org Published by Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems in an effort to promote the goals of FIRST. June 1997 Photo ©1997 Tony Freeman, PNI When it comes to inspiring the next generation of engineers, Delphi thinks FIRST. Photo ©1997 Tony Freeman, PNI