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For Inspiration & Recognition of Science and Technology

Celebrate 30 Years of FIRST® on FIRSTtv

Tune into FIRSTtv on March 20 at 8 p.m. ET as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of FIRST®. Join special guests for a look back on 30 years of inspiring science and technology leaders.

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FIRST Robotics: PLAYxPLAY on FIRSTtv

Watch live action, reports from the field, and in-depth analysis of FIRST® Robotics Competition matches on FIRST Robotics: PLAYxPLAY, our new show on FIRSTtv. Tune in every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET through April 13.

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How to Create Caring, Inclusive Communities for All

FIRST President Don Bossi and FIRST Canada’s Kim Cooper discussed the inspiration behind Cooper’s book, Girls in Science: Voices for Change, which looks at the realities of women in STEM and offers tips for creating caring, inclusive communities that inspire innovation in all young people.

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Enter the Stay with FIRST Sweepstakes

You’re focused on the robots, and we don’t want you to worry about Championship travel. When you book housing with FIRST, you’ll receive guaranteed low rates at FIRST-reviewed hotels, special amenities, reservation protection and flexibility, and more. Plus, your team’s automatically entered into the Stay with FIRST Sweepstakes; 16 teams will be randomly selected to win either a team photo with FIRST Founder Dean Kamen, FIRST Distinguished Advisor Woodie Flowers, and FIRST President Don Bossi, or a pizza party with Don, at FIRST Championship Presented By Qualcomm® Incorporated. 

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Jump-Start Your 2019-2020 Season

Jump Start gives first-year FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® LEGO® League teams, coaches, and mentors time and flexibility to practice and strategize before entering competition in the 2019-2020 season.

FIRST LEGO League Jump Start: Now through April 15, 2019, Jump Start teams receive access to their choice of one Classic Challenge Set and a credit for their single-team registration for the 2019-2020 season.

FIRST Tech Challenge Jump Start: Now through April 15, 2019, Jump Start teams receive access to a discounted and reusable kit of parts and a credit for their single-team registration for the 2019-2020 season. Need-based grants are available.

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OUR VISION: “...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.”
— Dean Kamen, Founder