FIRST® Community News & Updates
April 3, 2020
4th Annual FIRST Sponsor Video Contest
Beginning April 6 vote for your favorite FIRST sponsor video(s). The video with the most votes by April 25 will be shown during 2020 FIRST Virtual Showcase on May 2.
From hands-on impact as FIRST mentors to highlighting the critical need for FIRST participants in the future workforce, the videos showcase the efforts and ingenuity of our sponsors, and passion they have for FIRST.
Make it loud for our incredible FIRST sponsors here.
FIRST Sponsor PTC Offers Virtual Design Challenge, “Robots to the Rescue”
FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition teams are invited to compete virtually in a design competition sponsored by PTC. In “Robots to the Rescue,” students are challenged to design a robot using Onshape that can help solve a real-world problem. Learn more here (contest launches April 3).
Participation in this challenge is voluntary and in no way impacts your standing with FIRST.
MIT for Everyone!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a full set of K-12 STEM resources have been compiled from a variety of people and centers at MIT. Please feel free to share these links with your family and friends.
MIT FULL STEAM Ahead is a collection of resources for teaching and learning online. MIT will curate existing resources for K-12, higher education, and workforce learners, as well as provide a weekly package of relevant materials for K-12 students and teachers.
Best Online Educational Resources for when you’re stuck at home - with kids. Tons of free online resources for parents who are looking for enriching (and fun!) at-home activities.
Join us! FIRST® Virtual Showcase presented by Qualcomm
We hope you’ll join us at the FIRST® Virtual Showcase presented by Qualcomm, on May 2. As part of this event, we will be creating videos and content to recognize the accomplishments of teams in our global robotics community.
Share how your team is a Force for Change, as well as your team’s favorite moments during the FIRST RISE season, on Twitter and Instagram using #FIRSTFFC. We’ll be collecting your favorite moments, stories, monumental breakthroughs, and team accomplishments on FIRST RISE Rewind. Follow along as we compile these posts from our community around the world, honoring your hard work and achievements throughout the year. Together, we RISE.
