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FIRST works closely with research and academic organizations to provide tangible evidence of our impact on students’ education and career choices.
Impact Briefs
- 2022, How to prepare young people for the New World of Work Infographic
- 2022, Research shows that FIRST LEGO League Discover Ignites Early STEM Engagement
- 2022, Research shows that FIRST LEGO League Discover Builds STEM Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning
- 2021, Research shows that FIRST has a lasting impact on girls and young women
- 2021, Research shows FIRST drives STEM engagement and outcomes
- 2021, FIRST Impacts on Learning
- 2021, 5 Ways FIRST Aligns to Goals for Learning Outcomes with 21st Century Students
FIRST Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Impact Highlights
- 2022, Impact Highlights: PDF | Spanish Version PDF
- 2021, Impact Highlights: PDF | Digital Flipbook | Spanish Version PDF | Spanish Digital Flipbook
- 2020, Impact Highlights
FIRST Longitudinal Study
- 2022, Findings at 96 Months - Released April 2022
- 2021, Findings at 84 Months - Released March 2021
- 2020, Findings at 72 Months - Released May 2020
- 2019, Technical Details - Released April 2019
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Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Impacts of After-School Robotics Programming on STEM Interests and Attitudes American Educational Research Association - April 13, 2018
- Do After-school Robotics Programs Expand the Pipeline into STEM Majors in College? Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research 9:2 (2019) 1–13
FIRST LEGO League Discover
FIRST LEGO League Explore
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge
- 2016, FIRST Tech Challenge Impact Infographic
- 2011, FIRST Tech Challenge / FIRST Robotics Competition Cross Program Evaluation, Executive Summary
FIRST Robotics Competition
- 2016, FIRST Robotics Competition Impact Infographic
- 2011, FIRST Tech Challenge / FIRST Robotics Competition Cross Program Evaluation, Executive Summary
FIRST Alumni
Contact firstevaluations@firstinspires.org with any questions.