Come Work for FIRST Robotics Competition

May 06, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

Are you looking for a job in which you can help change the world, or know someone who is?

SIA, FIRST Announce Partnership to Strengthen U.S. STEM Workforce

Partnership will focus on enhancing talent pipeline to equip students with skills needed for science and technology careers

 

Houston Wrap-Up

May 02, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

Wow, what a fantastic FIRST Championship in Houston! And it was so wonderful to once again see great friends and watch terrific matches! With 30,000+ attendees across all programs, it was a heck of a party.

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Throughout the year, we’ll send our mentors, coaches, Class Pack educators and facilitators, volunteers, and parents important communications via email. To ensure you receive these updates on the season, your registration, funding opportunities, and more, we recommend you add FIRST as an “approved sender” in your email account.

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Meet the 2022 Inspire the Future: FIRST Educators Recognition Program Honorees

May 02, 2022 Written by FIRST Staff

We are proud to announce our 10 honorees for the Inspire the Future: FIRST Educators Recognition Program, a cohort of PreK-12 educators who engage students in STEM through classroom or afterschool activities and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to expanding access to FIRST programs.

Youth Robotics Teams Inspire at FIRST® Championship in Houston

A Global Audience of 30,000+ Attendees Watched Students from 40+ Countries Compete with Team-Built Robots and Showcased Innovation Skills with Support from Corporate Sponsors

Event Celebrates Conclusion of 2021-2022 Season, FIRST® FORWARDSM Presented by Qualcomm Incorporated

 

FIRST Scholarship Provider McMaster Engineering

Apr 20, 2022 Written by FIRST Scholarship Provider McMaster Engineering

McMaster University welcomes you to the Fireball family!

FIRST Championship!

Apr 19, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

While some folks arrived earlier, most of the FIRST staff and I arrived in Houston yesterday for FIRST Championship. 

Congratulations and We’re Not Done Yet!

Apr 14, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

A huge congratulations to all the teams that participated in FIRST Robotics Competition this season.

Sunset on the 2022 Kit of Parts

Apr 13, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts Manager

If anyone can snap their fingers and erase any and all supply chain issues for the next several months, please let me know. Until that magical person comes forward though, the Kit of Parts team is working to source material for the 2023 Kickoff Kits, FIRST Choice, and Virtual Kit.