FIRST is More Than Robots®
Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit that prepares younth for the future through a suite of welcoming, team-based robotics programs for ages 5-18 (K-12).
Thrilling, sports-like challenges build self-confidence and collaborative problem-solving skills and have a proven and lasting impact on STEM learning and interest.
FIRST Core Values
The FIRST Core Values are fundamental to FIRST and unique to its programs. They emphasize friendly sportsmanship, respect for others’ contributions, teamwork, learning, and community involvement and are part of our commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of unity.
Our community expresses the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through the FIRST Core Values.
Purpose, Vision and Mission
Our organizational statements are more than words on a page; they encapsulate our promise to build a thriving global robotics community and to remain at the very forefront of STEM education.
All of the above information was provided from FirstInspires.org. For further information, please visit the FIRST About Page.