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

Impact Briefs

• 2021, Research shows that FIRST has a lasting impact on girls and young women
• 2021, Research shows FIRST drives STEM engagement and outcomes
• 2021, How to prepare young people for the New World of Work Infographic
• 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

• 2020, Impact Highlights
• 2019, Impact Highlights
• 2019, Impact Highlights (En español)

FIRST Longitudinal Study 

• 2021, Findings at 84 Months - Released March 2021
• 2020, Findings at 72 Months - Released May 2020
• 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? Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research 9:2 (2019) 1–13

FIRST LEGO League Explore

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

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

• 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.