FIRST is a program that creates and hosts a national robotics competition each year. The competitions help to inspire students and participants to become leaders in engineering, science and technology though the robot that each team creates. Participants learn many skills and tools not only involved with sciences but in leadership and group communication, helping to build more self confident and "well-rounded" individuals. They not only inspire but they help create foundations for life. FIRST also encourages teams to have mentors to help teach, advise and inspire their team. Our team has now utilized mentors for two years and we made it to Nationals last year!!!

Vision of FIRST
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes."

Dean Kamen, Founder

Mission of FIRST
Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership.

Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate  for science and technology. His passion and determination to help young people discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology are the cornerstones of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

- Learn more by visiting the FIRST website

- Press releases - FIRST UNVEILS NEW GAME AT 2008 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION KICKOFF