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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit organization that inspires young people to become leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Through hands-on robotics programs, students work together to solve real-world challenges while building technical skills, teamwork, and confidence.

Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST believes that by combining the excitement of competition with the inspiration of discovery, students develop a lifelong passion for learning and innovation.

The FIRST Program

FIRST LEGO League

Explore & Discover

Grades K - 4

FIRST LEGO League

Challenge

Grades 4 - 8

FIRST Tech Challenge

Middle & High School

Grades 7 - 12

FIRST Robotics Competition

High School

Grades 9 - 12

#MoreThanRobots

While robotics is at the heart of FIRST, it’s about much more than building machines. Teams also:

Develop leadership, communication, and business skills.
Engage with their communities through outreach and volunteering.
Work with mentors from local industries, schools, and universities.
Learn the importance of Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® — values that encourage respect, teamwork, and integrity both on and off the field.

The Impact

51%

of female FIRST alumni declare a major in engineering or computer science by year four of college

83%

of FIRST alumni pursue STEM majors by year four of college

63%

of FIRST alumni are currently employed in a STEM field by the time they graduate

100%

of FIRST alumni learn soft-skills like public speaking and teamwork

Students who participate in FIRST gain real-world experience that prepares them for college, careers, and beyond. Many alumni go on to pursue STEM fields, earn scholarships, and give back as mentors to the next generation of innovators.

Whether you’re interested in engineering, programming, design, business, or outreach, FIRST gives everyone a place to belong.

What is

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The FIRST Program

#MoreThanRobots

The Impact

SCRAP Robotics

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