FIRST® programs support educators by engaging students in STEM learning and preparing them for the future through hands-on fun while helping kids transfer STEM concepts to real-world applications.

I’m a firm believer in FIRST – it boosts confidence, builds collaborative skills, and is hands-on. It takes the best of pedagogy, and best practices in Education, and brings it all together.

Urvi Shah, Stoneridge Catholic School, Bethesda MD

FIRST Stories

Educator-Focused Stories

FIRST ® & Qualcomm: A Pioneering Partnership to Inspire Young Innovators

Qualcomm Incorporated

FIRST Strategic Partner

 
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FIRST prepares students to serve the nation

Austin Ahern

2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum

 
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FIRST builds students’ confidence and pride

Gustavo Mendoza

Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4355, CPBOT, Mexico

 
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FIRST, Cisco Systems bring innovative learning to 12 Arizona schools

Cisco Systems

FIRST Sponsor

 
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