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Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Imagination is the engine that propels us to explore the unknown.”  

— Kip Thorne, Theoretical Physicist, Author 

WHAT'S NEW

UNEARTHED™ Challenge Update: A new Challenge Update was posted on September 16. Make sure to review the Challenge Updates & Clarifications throughout the season.  

Dig into your Innovation Project: Check out our latest blog post for tips on completing your UNEARTHED Innovation Project. 

Ask an Archaeologist: Register for the upcoming webinar on Monday, September 29 hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America to answer your most asked archaeology technology questions.  

Inspire the Future: Here at FIRST^®, recognition is not only part of our name but core to our ethos, and we are proud to launch nominations for the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program! 

We want to celebrate the FIRST educators and schools who impact and inspire their learning communities. Through their work, these educators and schools advance the mission of FIRST. Learn more about the Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program and how YOU can nominate an educator or school that has made a positive impact on your community.  

Community Resources: Dig into FIRST^® LEGO^® League Around the World, our new YouTube playlist featuring videos made by Program Delivery Partners from all around the world to help you this UNEARTHED season. 

Qualcomm is digging into innovation: The FIRST^® AGE™ season will mark 20 years of FIRST and Qualcomm working together to inspire you as young innovators. We are so proud to continue that partnership as you set out to make history. Just like iterations of your robots, at Qualcomm, every innovation, invention, and new technology – from 5G to AI, tells a story, guiding us to greater ingenuity. 

Just getting started? Welcome to the UNEARTHED Season: During the 2025-2026 archaeology-inspired robotics season FIRST AGE presented by Qualcomm, students will use their STEM skills and creativity to discover the past and uncover the future together. The FIRST^® LEGO^® League UNEARTHED season will be an experience for the ages. Dig into the season by Watching the UNEARTHED Welcome Video and reviewing the season materials, available now on the Game & Season page. 

REMINDERS

Extended FIRST Support Hours: FIRST Support will offer extended customer support until 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until October 30. Support will be available via phone, chat, web forms, and email. 

Embark on an archaeological adventure! Hear from experts in the field of archaeology for inspiration for your Innovation Project. Check out our Career Connections playlist, available now on YouTube. 

There’s still time to join us as we explore the future together! Season registration is open in the FIRST Dashboard. Questions about registering your team? Contact FIRST Support. 

FIRST Certified Professional Development: Unlock your potential by signing up for one of our upcoming remote or in-person professional development sessions for FIRST^® LEGO^® League Challenge. Register now for upcoming in-person & remote professional development.   

More information can be found on our website. Questions? Contact FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org. 

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Uncover what a career in archaeology is like with these FAQs. 

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS
What are you looking forward to uncovering this #UNEARTHED season?  

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