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Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12). Our programs are suitable for schools or structured afterschool activities and receive support from a vast network of volunteers, educators, and sponsor/donors, including over 200 Fortune 500 companies.
Because our programs are More Than Robots®, FIRST participants are guided by a signature set of Core Values to conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements. Our thrilling, sports-like challenges build their self-confidence and collaborative problem-solving skills and have a proven and lasting impact on STEM learning and interest. Our participants and alumni gain access to education and career discovery opportunities, connections to exclusive scholarships and employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life. Source
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Search ArticlesFIRST Championship - FIRST Robotics Competition - Galileo Division presented by Mouser Electronics
The official webcast for this event is available from approximately 8:30 am to 6 pm local time. This event broadcast is presented by the FIRST Webcast Unit and features standardized looks and quality for FIRST Robotics Competition Events! Click the Webcast Guide button to watch along or the link below to watch in a new window. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQXK4qA41EM
FIRST & LEGO Education Partnership Update
For nearly three decades, FIRST® and LEGO® Education have partnered to deliver FIRST® LEGO® League and introduce millions of young people to STEM through hands-on learning, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. These programs have helped students build core skills and confidence that are transferable to other FIRST programs, learning both in and outside the classroom, and careers across a wide range of industries. Today, we are sharing an update about the future of this collaboration.
A New Era for FIRST LEGO League: Inspiring the Next Generation of Learners
For nearly 30 years, FIRST® LEGO® League has helped millions of children and young people across 100+ countries explore the fun and creativity of STEM through hands-on robotics. With support from you — our incredible community — each season brings exciting new challenges and events to hundreds of thousands of participants, shaping how the next generation sees and experiences science, technology, engineering, and math.
50,000+ Celebrate STEM Skills & Innovation as International Youth Robotics Teams Compete at FIRST® Championship in Houston
50,000+ Celebrate STEM Skills & Innovation as International Youth Robotics Teams Compete at FIRST® Championship in Houston HOUSTON, April 19, 2025 – This week, FIRST®, a robotics community that prepares young people for the future, brought together more than 50,000 people – along with more than 1,000 robots – as youth robotics teams from 66 countries put their innovation, teamwork, and robotics skills to the test at the 2025 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems, which took place at the...
BAE Systems, Inc. to Return as Presenting Sponsor for 2025 FIRST® Championship Event
BAE Systems, Inc. to Return as Presenting Sponsor for 2025 FIRST® Championship Event MANCHESTER, N.H., April 2, 2025 – FIRST®, a robotics community that prepares young people for the future, today announced that BAE Systems will return as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 FIRST Championship, the world’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for students, happening in Houston, Texas (April 16-19, 2025) this spring.
“More Than Robots” documentary inspires global audiences
Talks for a FIRST documentary began in late 2019, when producer Jason Sterman (Supper Club) connected with Lucasfilm (a Disney subsidiary) about future projects. “Lucasfilm made us aware that Star Wars: Force for Change would be the 2020 FIRST season sponsor and that in working with their partners at FIRST, there was an idea for a documentary. It was all very kismet,” said Jason.
Extending hands-on STEM beyond the Project Lead the Way classroom
“My administration was all for Project Lead the Way, but it was robotics through FIRST that created identity and tied into workforce development.” Brian Martin has long known the power of combining STEM solutions to create life-changing impact for his students.
The FIRST Robotics Competition Blog Has Moved!
The FIRST® Robotics Competition Blog Has Moved! Jun 01, 2024 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director We will no longer publish new blog posts at this location, so be sure to update your bookmarks/feeds. We will continue to share all important program updates with registered teams through the FIRST Robotics Competition Team Blasts.
Team 67 Time Capsule
The year was 1999. 271 FIRST® Robotics Competition teams were in the midst of the “Double Trouble” game and learning how to navigate that year’s game piece (the legendary “floppy”) and the new concept of an “alliance”. Team 67, The HOT Team from Highland, Michigan, put together a time capsule of their team’s experience that year.