Earth’s oceans are more than what you can see on the horizon. Beneath the surface lies our planet’s most complex ecosystems, full of life and potential for exploration, learning, and innovation. Modern marine technology allows us to gain more immersive knowledge of the ocean’s greatest wonders, but more than 80% of the ocean is still waiting to be explored. How will you use your STEM skills to dive into the unknown and improve life on land and underwater? Join our 2024-2025 ocean-themed robotics season, FIRST DIVE presented by Qualcomm, and uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world: 🌊 FIRST LEGO League SUBMERGED launches August 6, 2024. 🌊 FIRST Tech Challenge INTO THE DEEP presented by RTX launches September 7, 2024. 🌊 FIRST Robotics Competition REEFSCAPE presented by Gene Haas Foundation launches January 4, 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejQjgX8W #FIRSTDIVE #SUBMERGED #INTOTHEDEEP #REEFSCAPE
FIRST
Non-profit Organization Management
Manchester, NH 41,984 followers
FIRST is a global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
About us
FIRST was founded by inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Our mission 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. Make a difference in thousands of students’ lives. Create an impact on the workforce of tomorrow. Become a member of our passionate employee base working to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education accessible to all students around the world.
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http://www.firstinspires.org
External link for FIRST
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, NH
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Robotics Competitions for K-12, STEM related afterschool programs, Inspiration, Innovation, Hands-on learning, Coding, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM, STEM Education, and youth-serving organization
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200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101, US
Employees at FIRST
Updates
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Only a year and a half ago, Zee Isahaku and I were programmers together on FIRST Team 4786 - Nicolet FEAR Robotics Team. Today, we're wrapping up a summer spent on a robotics project interning at Rockwell Automation! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with Zee again. I have to give a big thank you to FIRST Robotics, which is what put me on this path five years ago in my freshman year of high school, and Rockwell, for being such a great supporter of FIRST and providing this amazing interning opportunity for me for the last three summers. #throwbackthursday #firstrobotics #stem #rockwellautomation #intern
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Save the date! In partnership with TikTok LIVE's Summer of STEM Series, we are holding a LIVE event hosted by our #stemsquad bestie Jay Flores. Tune in to the FIRST TikTok channel (@first_inspires) on August 1 at 2PM ET for an inside look at the FIRST experience – including coding, driving, and building large-scale robots – and exciting science experiments by Jay! Follow FIRST on TikTok to stay updated: https://hubs.ly/Q02H-4gn0 #omgrobots
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The 2024-2025 season will take us to places we’ve never been before. In #FIRSTDIVE presented by Qualcomm, students will explore the role our STEM skills play in creating a sustainable environment in earth’s most complex ecosystems. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGPjS0
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“Learn how to keep learning.” – FIRST Founder Dean Kamen Check out this great interview with FIRST sponsor Mouser Electronics and Dean Kamen from the 2024 FIRST Championship!
We were honored to sit down with FIRST founder and notable inventor Dean Kamen at this year's FIRST Championship to get his thoughts on innovation, STEM education, the future of AI, and more. Check out the interview below and learn more about Mouser's involvement with FIRST here: https://lnkd.in/gtDcmf_B
Dean Kamen on Engineering, Innovation, & the Future of Artificial Intelligence | Mouser Electronics
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“My hope is to inspire people in STEAM fields to use their skills for social good, as well as show activists how technological tools can amplify their outreach.” Kristen is a FIRST alum and engineer who is using her passion for creative problem solving to help build more inclusive and resilient cities. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Grfss0 #PeopleofSTEAM
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A season so expansive you can see it from outer space! During #FIRSTDIVE presented by Qualcomm, allow your STEM skills to take you below the surface as you explore the future. Don’t miss any of the excitement. Register your team today! Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGP9l0
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Created in collaboration with Kids Included Together (KIT), the “I Can Be Inclusive Too E-Course” training focuses on providing coaches and mentors with a better understanding of some of the challenges youth with disabilities face, and how to create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone on their FIRST teams. Visit the Disability Inclusion drop-down tab to access the course: https://hubs.ly/Q02wQNqZ0 #morethanrobots
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training & Resources
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"If you can find that science behind the things that you love, you can do some really cool things." Did you catch our STEM bestie Jay Flores on American Ninja Warrior earlier this week?! Talk about an inspiration! 🙌
🚀 Top Hispanic Voice in K-12 STEM | 💪🏽 American Ninja Warrior Semifinalist | 📺 Host of Make48 on PBS | 🧑🏻🔬👩🏻🔬 Creator of “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!” | 🔬 Mystery Science Guide at Discovery Education
“My run on this course is not just a shot at the buzzer it’s an opportunity to inspire the child that is going to do something that changes the world!” #STEM #Science #STEAMEducation #ScienceCommunication #Experiments
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Attention all FIRST teams! The 2024-2025 FIRST/BAE Systems, Inc. Team Grant Application period is now open for FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition teams. Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q02GnKZl0
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