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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Each of us all have that sense of exploration and a desire to continue to push the limits of what humans are capable of.”  

- Jessica Watkins, Astronaut/ Geologist

WHAT'S NEW

Ask an Archaeologist: Were you unable to attend one of the recent webinars hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America or Society of American Archaeology? The recordings are now available! Check out their YouTube channels to get answers to your most asked archaeology technology questions.

⛏️ Archaeological Institute of America webinar recording
⛏️ Society of American Archaeology webinar recording

Reminder! Nomination Deadline Approaching for Inspire the Future: FIRST^® Recognition Program: Nominations for the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program close next Friday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Make sure to submit a nomination for an outstanding FIRST educator or school in your community before time runs out. Submit your nomination. 

Additional UNEARTHED™ Sets Available for Purchase: Is your team looking for an additional Explore Set? Teams are now able to order one additional UNEARTHED set. Go to the FIRST^® Dashboard to place the order.    

REMINDERS

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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!   

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

More information can be found on the FIRST website. Questions? Contact FIRST Professional Services. 

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Uncover space archaeology: a new frontier of exploration from space. 

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

What is your team uncovering this #UNEARTHED season?  

Share your thoughts on social media and be sure to tag us!