FIRST

FIRST is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen. It advances STEM education through a series of life-changing youth robotics programs, helping to build skills, confidence, and resilience in young people. FIRST operates a variety of programs, including the FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition, all aimed at inspiring students in over 100 countries. As the world's leading youth-serving nonprofit in STEM, FIRST empowers students to explore career opportunities and personal growth through hands-on robotics challenges and competitions.