Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of welcoming, team-based robotics programs for ages 5-18 (K-12).
Purpose
FIRST exists to prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow.
Vison
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.
Mission
The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
Rookie Team 2025
Won the Miami Valley Regional Competition at Xavier University - Click here to watch