FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest in science and technology. As a robotics community that prepares young people for the future, FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. For 30 years, FIRST has combined the rigor of STEM learning with the fun and excitement of traditional sports and the inspiration that comes from community through programs that have a proven impact on learning, interest, and skill-building inside and outside of the classroom. FIRST provides programs that span a variety of age groups:
- FIRST® Robotics Competition for grades 9-12, suggested ages 14-18
- FIRST® Tech Challenge for grades 7-12, ages 12-18
- FIRST® LEGO® League for grades Pre-K-8, ages 4-16
o FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge for grades 4-8 (ages 9-16, ages vary by country)
o FIRST® LEGO® League Explore for grades 2-4 (ages 6-10)
o FIRST® LEGO® League Discover for grades Pre-K-1 (ages 4-6)
Please visit the FIRST website for more information about FIRST and its programs.
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FIRST exists to prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow. |
To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders. |
The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. |