Welcome to Inspire, a blog from FIRST.
After years of inspiring young people, as well as the adults who work with them, we decided it was time to share some of the things that inspire us.
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Inspire the Future: Introducing the FIRST Educators Recognition Program
May 06, 2021 By Libby Simpson, Education Director, FIRST
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting the invisible work teachers take on to help their students succeed and introducing the Inspire the Future: FIRST Educators Recognition Program, a program launching soon inspired by FIRST community teachers and the ethos of Christa McAuliffe.
2020-2021 FIRST GAME CHANGERS Season Celebration & Event Updates
Apr 28, 2021We’re sharing updates on season celebrations and off-season events for the FIRST GAME CHANGERS powered by Star Wars: Force for Change season.
From Innovation Project to Market: PickUp Patrol Helps Schools in the U.S. and Beyond
Apr 23, 2021
In 2009, FIRST LEGO League teams addressed transportation problems within their community. 12 years later, one team’s Innovation Project turned business, school dismissals app PickUp Patrol, is in 3 countries, 34 states, and countless schools. Coach Maria Edvalson shares their journey to market.
Teaching the Future with Middle School Educator Tammy Hickey
Mar 31, 2021 By FIRST Staff
Christa McAuliffe’s “Teacher in Space” legacy reflects the incredible impact teachers like Tammy Hickey have on their students – and therefore, the future. Hickey, a former student of McAuliffe’s who now teaches Physical Education at Buffalo Creek Middle School in Florida, reflects on that impact.
Teaching the Future: Christa McAuliffe’s Legacy
Mar 17, 2021 By FIRST Staff
Christa McAuliffe’s legacy is a reflection of the incredible impact teachers have on their students – and therefore, the future. With the launch of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar commemorative coin, we’re celebrating the Teacher in Space and those she inspires.
Celebrating Black History and Game Changers
Mar 12, 2021 By Dr. Janell N. Catlin, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, FIRST
Dr. Janell N. Catlin, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at FIRST, reflects on why we celebrate moments like Black History Month and shares the voices of a few game changers from the FIRST community and their thoughts on mentorship, Black history and more.
2021 FIRST Championship Update
Mar 10, 2021 Written by FIRST Staff
We’re sharing an update on the 2021 FIRST Championship events
Today’s Leaders: Meet the Youth Advisory Committee
Mar 03, 2021 By FIRST Staff
FIRST students know how to take what they know and what they’re capable of to make their communities a better place. To help inspire youth voice and leadership within FIRST, we formed the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Youth Advisory Committee. Get to know these amazing young people and how to join.
Introducing Command-Based Programming with Robots
Feb 24, 2021 By Libby Simpson, FIRST Director of Education
Building STEM literacy includes learning the essentials of coding and programming. To help students with little to no knowledge of command-based programming, FIRST Education, with support from Bloomberg and WPI, has created an activity series for building a robot that can execute specific tasks.
FIRST Robotics Competition Season Events Update
Jan 29, 2021We’re sharing an update on in-person game play for FIRST Robotics Competition.