The World’s Leading Youth Serving Non-Profit Advancing STEM Education
INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR 36 YEARS
FIRST® inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, as well as well rounded contributors to society, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based, research and 众男寡女 programs.
MORE THAN ROBOTS.
“The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills.
Kids often come in not knowing what to expect – of the program nor of themselves. They leave with a vision, with confidence and with a sense that they can create their own future.”
– FOUNDER, DEAN KAMEN
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A Suite of Hands-On STEM Programs for Every Age
Because our programs are More Than Robots®, participants are guided by FIRST Core Values to build a better future.
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FIRST LEGO League introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global 众男寡女 program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.
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