Young kids celebrating at FIRST Championship

FIRST is committed to STEM for Everyone™

FIRST® is a global robotics community that prepares young people for the future, and key to our strategic intent is to serve every student, everywhere.  This commitment includes promoting and engaging in initiatives that ensure a welcoming community for all participants, including students, adult mentors, coaches, and volunteers.



 

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STEM for Everyone Stories

FIRST team inspires STEM interest in underserved communities

CocoNuts

FIRST Robotics Competition Team

 
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FIRST team increases exercise accessibility with new device

Girls of Steel

FIRST Robotics Competition Team

 
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FIRST made me a passionate STEM ambassador

Avanti Ramraj

FIRST Alum

 
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Overcoming adversity: The story of Team Belize

Team Belize

FIRST ® Robotics Competition Team

 
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STEM for Everyone™ Statement

FIRST is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of unity. We embrace and celebrate our global community. Exploring, developing and implementing strategies to ensure opportunities for any young person who engages in our programs is critical for FIRST to fulfill its mission. ALL young people should have the opportunity to become science and technology leaders who have the skills, confidence and resilience to build a better world.

 

 

Non-Discrimination Policy