FIRST Inspires: My Story
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FIRST, Cisco Systems bring innovative learning to 12 Arizona schools
Cisco Systems
FIRST Sponsor
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FIRST provides opportunity to those who need it most
Kenny Bargas
FIRST Alumnus
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FIRST builds students’ confidence and pride
Gustavo Mendoza
Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4355, CPBOT, Mexico
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FIRST inspires student to make positive life changes
Freya Wilhelm
Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4263, Cyber Dragons
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FIRST encourages perseverance
Maya Varma
FIRST Alumna
Winner, Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship
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Entire community nourishes growth of STEM education with FIRST
April Patrick
FIRST LEGO League Jr. Coach; Writer, Director & Producer
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FIRST: The launch pad for the future of youth
Dr. Earl Scime
Eberly Distinguished Professor and Chair of Physics, West Virginia University and Mentor, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2614, MARS; Morgantown, West Virginia
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FIRST prepares students for college success
Diana Marsala
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum
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FIRST transforms students into community leaders
Anika Yardi
2016 FIRST Dean’s List Winner, Maryland
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FIRST helps change lives the world over
Eugene Zheng
FIRST Volunteer, China