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Why Participate in FIRST Robotics?​

​Mission Statement
The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting Mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
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FIRST Vision
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."  Dean Kamen, Founder
MethodologyEngage kids in kindergarten through high school in exciting, Mentor-based, research and robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society

What is FIRST Tech Challenge ?

It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (10+ members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have!”
Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and can be programmed using a variety of languages, including Java. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. Each season concludes with Super-Regional Championships and an exciting FIRST Championship.  - FIRSTInspires.org
  • HOME
    • Award and Recognition
    • About Us >
      • Our Philosophy
      • Core Values
      • Team History >
        • FLL Website
        • Heat it up and Keep it cool Board of Directors
    • Why FIRST
    • Contact
    • Sponsors and Donations >
      • Recruitment/ New Members
      • Recruitment
    • Update and Events
  • Robot
  • Outreach
    • Resources
  • LAFTC ZONE D
  • 2017-2018 pictures
    • 2016-2017 pictures
    • 2015 - 2016
  • Leagaue D pics 2017-2018
    • Meet 0
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    • Meet 2
    • Meet 3