Inspiration Is Everywhere

FIRST Inspires: My Story

FIRST inspires student and community leaders

Kevin Ross

Founder, FIRST Washington; Microsoft (retired)

 
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Entire community nourishes growth of STEM education with FIRST

April Patrick

FIRST LEGO League Jr. Coach; Writer, Director & Producer

 
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Entrepreneur discovers you’re never too young to make a difference

TJ Evarts

FIRST Alumnus

 
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FIRST: The launch pad for the future of youth

Dr. Earl Scime

Eberly Distinguished Professor and Chair of Physics, West Virginia University and Mentor, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2614, MARS; Morgantown, West Virginia

 
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FIRST provides opportunity to those who need it most

Kenny Bargas

FIRST Alumnus

 

 

 
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With FIRST, the game is not the prize

Jackie Moore

FIRST Mentor; Program Director, Level UP, Inc

 
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FIRST redefines students’ idea of success

Lauren Lyons 

FIRST Alumna

 
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FIRST: A complete life experience

Javier Hernandez-Gallegos

FIRST Robotics Competition Sponsor

 
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FIRST prepares students to serve the nation

Austin Ahern

2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum

 
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FIRST prepares students for college success

Diana Marsala

2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum

 
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FIRST builds students’ confidence and pride

Gustavo Mendoza

Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4355, CPBOT, Mexico

 
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FIRST transforms students into community leaders

Anika Yardi

2016 FIRST Dean’s List Winner, Maryland

 
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FIRST brings trust between communities

Mohamed Abu Fawdah

Mentor of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1946, FG in Tamra, Israel 

 
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FIRST helps change lives the world over

Eugene Zheng

FIRST Volunteer, China

 
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FIRST encourages students to give back

Stephen Robertson

2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum, Arizona

 
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FIRST helps students find a community

Josue Melgar

2015 Dean’s List Finalist, Mexico

 
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