FIRST ("For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology") is a non-profit program founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Since its inception, FIRST has inspired appreciation and passion for STEM and entrepreneurship among students K-12. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities while emphasizing valuable life skills such as “gracious professionalism,” “cooperation”, and hands-on practice with technology and entrepreneurship.
For more information about FIRST, please visit their website at www.firstinspires.org
For more information about FIRST, please visit their website at www.firstinspires.org
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Grades 9-12 - Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc |
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Grades 7-12 - It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc |
Ages 11-14 - Young innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. FIRST® LEGO® League focuses on solving real-world problems such as food safety, recycling, energy, and more using STEM concepts, plus a big dose of fun.
https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll
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Ages 6-10 - It’s never too early to discover STEM. FIRST LEGO League Jr.* is designed to introduce STEM concepts to kids ages 6 to 10 while exciting them through a brand they know and love − LEGO®. https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/flljr |