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There are FIRST teams in 100+ countries.

81% of FIRST alumni declare majors in STEM by their fourth year of college

83% of FIRST alumni have confidence to take leadership roles in school

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FIRST® DIVESM presented by Qualcomm

Bring STEM inspiration, holistic skill building, and fun to your classroom or after-school learning environment with collaborative problem solving during our ocean-themed 2024-2025 robotics season.

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We Are the World's Leading Youth-Serving Nonprofit Advancing STEM Education

Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of life-changing youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence, and resilience.

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Congratulations!

May 05, 2020 Written by Frank Merrick.

Congratulations to all our award winners this season!

FIRST Hosts Global Virtual Event to Recognize Robotics Community Achievements From the FIRST RISE, powered by Star Wars: Force for Change, Season

Viewers from Around the World Look Back at 2019-20 Season, Cheer on Student Innovation, Robotics Team COVID-19 Solutions, During the FIRST Virtual Showcase presented by Qualcomm

FIRST Announces Return of Disney and Lucasfilm as Sponsor of 2020-21 Season With FIRST® GAME CHANGERSSM That Will Celebrate the Evolution of Sports
 

Awards Shows

Apr 27, 2020 Written by Frank Merrick.

All the details you need for the Awards Shows happening this week.

Missing You

Apr 22, 2020 Written by Frank Merrick.

A note from Frank.

2020 FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Awards Show 

Apr 17, 2020 Written by Frank Merrick.

Details about the FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Awards show!

 

FIRST remains committed to continuing our efforts to give students the skills and confidence they need to change the world – today and tomorrow. Learn about opportunities for online learning/skills development, FIRST supported activities, and a place to stay connected to the FIRST community during this global pandemic.

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