About the study

FIRST is partnering with Brandeis University Center for Youth and Communities to conduct a multi-year longitudinal study measuring STEM-related impacts. The study uses a quasi-experimental design with a comparison group.  New students participating in FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition and a comparison group of students recruited from math and science classes at the same schools are being tracked over 5+ years. See additional information about the study.