Make, create, express ...

May 26, 2016

According to TIME, there are more than 135 million makers in America who pump over $29 million into the economy each year. And these figures don’t even account for people under 18 years old. At FIRST, we know there are plenty. As we look to the future, it is increasingly important to empower the next generation of artisans, craftsman, tinkerers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will help solve the world’s greatest challenges.

The Portcullis and the Kit of Parts Survey

May 26, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Information about the Portcullis and off-season use, as well as the 2016 Kit of Parts survey link.

FRC and LGBT+

May 23, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

A new blog in our community run by LGBT+ students.

Teacher shows students success through teamwork; inspires community through achievement

May 20, 2016

Mehulkumar Gandhi, a math teacher at San Luis Middle School (SLMS) since 2009, had no experience as a coach. But when his principal, Rafael Sanchez, encouraged him to start a FIRST® LEGO® League team at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, Gandhi jumped right in.

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The 2016 Season, by the Numbers

May 13, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Check out these interesting numbers from the 2016 Season!

Launch of the new Team Registration System!

May 12, 2016 Written by Jamee Luce, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Advocate.

FIRST launches the new Team Registration System on Thursday, May 19 at Noon Eastern! More information can be found here.

When it comes to in-school technology, leave brand loyalty at the door

May 11, 2016 by Urvi Shah, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, Independent Girls School, Maryland

 

Prepare students for the real-world by implementing a device agnostic technology program. Most 1:1 device programs at schools marry themselves to the idea of buying all their devices as one brand.

Gracious Professionalism. Coopertition.

May 11, 2016 Today's Guest Blog Post is written by Christine Matheney, Technical Evangelist, Microsoft.

Christine Matheney, a Technical Evangelist at Microsoft, describes how her experience in the FIRST Robotics Competition helped her get her dream job at Microsoft! Don't forget to submit for Challenge 5 by midnight, Friday, May 13! More information can be found here!

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