FIRST Inspires: My Story
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Grant partnership helps break down barriers to STEM access in First Nations communities
Alberta Distance Learning Center
FIRST STEM Community
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University’s FIRST Center becomes community STEM hub
Bob Nichols
Director, FIRST Robotics Community Center at Kettering University
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Grant funding supports STEM engagement at Detroit youth recreation center
S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center
FIRST STEM Community
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FIRST inspires community heroes
Terri Willingham
FIRST Volunteer, Coach, Mentor, Florida; Former FIRST Regional Director
FIRST inspires engineers
Nicki Bonczyk
FIRST Alum, Volunteer, Mentor, and Coach
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FIRST sparks passion for volunteerism
Amanda Pham
FIRST Alum, Volunteer, and AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
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A New Type of School Teaches Skills for the Future
Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College & Grizzly Robotics
FIRST School District | FIRST Robotics Competition Team
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Connecting students with role models
Joaquin Nuno-Whelan
FIRST Mentor; Chief Engineer, Next Gen Trucks, General Motors
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Filling the STEM gap in Michigan
FIRST in Michigan
FIRST State Organization
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How to encourage STEM to students in communities where there are no STEM jobs
Camdenton, Missouri
FIRST Progression of Programs School District
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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 encourages students to give back
Stephen Robertson
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum, Arizona
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The FIRST experience empowers participants and their communities
Hakan Habip
FIRST Volunteer, Turkey
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Entire community nourishes growth of STEM education with FIRST
April Patrick
FIRST LEGO League Jr. Coach; Writer, Director & Producer