About FIRST

FIRST Robotics is an Organization founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 that brings the exciting world of Engineering into the grasp of young kids everywhere. FIRST is not merely about a robotics competition, but more of a way to bring engineering to kids in a fun and interesting way. The First Organization is the foundation for the First Robotics competition, First Lego League, Junior First Lego League, and First Tech Challenge Competitions. First Seeks to promote a philosophy of teamwork and collaboration among engineers and encourages competing teams to remain friendly, and even helping other teams out when necessary. The First program that was created by FIRST was FRC or FIRST Robotics Competition. "Gracious Professionalism" Gracious Professionalism, a term coined by Woodie Flowers, is not just frequently, but always a huge part in every competition FIRST Holds. It reminds us all to treat all of our competitors with respect and keep our actions friendly and helpful. Gracious Professionalism is not just helping a team when they run into challenges, but is also seen everyday in our willingness to help anyone succeed to the best of there ability and lend what ever help we can whenever we can. Dean Kamen often says that It’s not just about robots, It’s about building self-confidence, respect and important relationships with people who invent new technologies to make a better future.” 

FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology." The FIRST Robotics Competition is an international organization that brings together professionals and students to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. In 2009, the competition reached more than 37,000 high school students participating in more than 1,500 teams throughout the world competing in 41 regional events and one Championship competition. The competitions are high-tech spectator sporting events, the result of brainstorming, teamwork, mentoring, and project deadlines. The FIRST mission is dedicated to changing the way high school students regard science and technology. FIRST inspires an appreciation for the real-life rewards and career opportunities in these fields.

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