FIRST works closely with research and academic organizations to provide tangible evidence of our impact on students’ education and career choices.

FIRST Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• 2019, Impact Highlights

FIRST Longitudinal Study 

• 2019, Highlights
• 2019, Findings at 60 Months - Released April 2019
• 2019, Technical Details - Released April 2019

• 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? American Society for Engineering Education - June 26, 2018

FIRST LEGO League Jr.

• 2016, FIRST LEGO League Jr. Impact Infographic
• 2014, Evaluation, Executive Summary

FIRST LEGO League

• 2016, FIRST LEGO League Impact Infographic
• 2013, Evaluation, Executive Summary

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

• 2015, FIRST Alumni Study Infographic
• 2015, FIRST Alumni Study, Summary

Contact firstevaluations@firstinspires.org with any questions.