About FIRST Robotics...

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST was developed by Dean Kamen in 1989. It is an organization that is meant to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering and technology. It includes the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO league, Junior FIRST Lego League, and FIRST Tech Challenge competitions.

FIRST Values!
Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition are both phrases coined by FIRST and standards carried out by all involved in FIRST. All teams are founded on the philosophy that they should work together and help each other while in competition. These concepts accentuate valuing others, and both respect for oneself and ones community. Although FIRST allows for keen competition, respect and empathy for others are the main focus of graciously professional individuals.

FIRST also stresses learning and growth. It encompasses learning from teammates and mentors, teaching teammates, using management skills and above all, being able to compete and aid others at the same time.

The values learned in FIRST help to shape sensitive and caring individuals that can add to society. It is these people that will one day be the leaders and great thinkers of the world.


For more information please visit the FIRST website.