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.


 

 

STEM for Everyone Stories

Gaining exposure and access to higher education

Carrie Ruddle

Pendleton County (West Virginia) 4-H

 
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Grant partnership helps break down barriers to STEM access in First Nations communities

Alberta Distance Learning Center

FIRST STEM Community

 
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FIRST team develops innovative training system for service dogs

Thunder Down Under

FIRST Robotics Competition Team

 
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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