One of the co-founders of this non-profit developed the AutoSyringe and hyped up his "IT" device which disappointingly turned out to be the Segway.
The theme of this organization's inaugural year in 1992 was "maize craze" and, mysteriously, involved a two-inch thick coating of corn.  A more recent event run by this organization represented litter with pool noodles.  Woodle Flowers, a co-founder of this organization, is a big proponent of the concept of "gracious professionalism".  In one of this organization's events, up to four thousand dollars can be spent supplementing the standard Kit of Parts.  An event it runs often starts with a 15 second (*) autonomous phase where joysticks don't work.  One of the co-founders of this non-profit developed the AutoSyringe and hyped up his "IT" device which disappointingly turned out to be the Segway. A toy company's Mindstorms are used for its LEGO League. For 10 points, name this organization which runs a namesake high school robotics competition.
The theme of this organization's inaugural year in 1992 was "maize craze" and, mysteriously, involved a two-inch thick coating of corn.  
FIRST Robotics [or For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology