Alumni

FIRST alumni are proof of the impact of FIRST
 

Participants and alumni of FIRST® programs gain access to education and career discovery opportunities, connections to exclusive scholarships and employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.



 

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FIRST Alumni Stories

FIRST transforms students into community leaders

Anika Yardi

2016 FIRST Dean’s List Winner, Maryland

 
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FIRST helped me gain confidence to launch a manufacturing startup

Max Friefeld

FIRST Alum, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 687; Co-founder, Voodoo Manufacturing

 
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FIRST taught me how to solve problems that don’t have neat answers

Ajay Penmatcha

FIRST Alum & Donor

 
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FIRST inspired my high school to invest in young engineers

Jeremy Shikarides

FIRST Alum, Volunteer, & Mentor

 
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