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Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

FIRST^® Choice: Regular Ordering opens Friday, January 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The open ordering phase of FIRST Choice is a traditional first-come, first-serve ordering process. Teams add items to their carts and check-out using credits remaining after the priority list phases.

The Role of Mentors: In this FIRST^® Robotics Competition Blog, we talk about the role of mentors for FIRST Robotics Competition teams.

2024 Safety Animation Award winner: Congratulations to Team 8, Paly Robotics from California, USA, for winning the 2024 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Solutions! To view the winning submission and list of finalists visit the FIRST Robotics Competition Blog..

FIRST Updates

2024 FIRST^® Championship Team Housing: Team housing for the 2024 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems is now available. Explore more than 50 hotel locations to find guaranteed low rates at FIRST-reviewed and sanctioned hotels close to the convention center. When you book with FIRST, you and your team will also enjoy special amenities at most hotels including complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking.

Camp Guides: Introduce your students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and life changing FIRST programs by hosting a FIRST Camp. Using the FIRST Camp resources as your guide, get ready for an unforgettable STEM adventure filled with hands-on learning and teamwork. Your campers will participate in age-appropriate robotics and coding activities that will ignite their curiosity throughout the week-long camp experience.  

To run your camp, you’ll need access to FIRST^® LEGO^® League division or FIRST^® Tech Challenge materials. You can register for a FIRST Class Pack or utilize prior-season materials if you’ve recently participated in FIRST. Get your free camp guides here.

Opportunity Available: FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition are looking for a project engineer to lead game design for both programs . Note that this role is in-person at the FIRST offices in Manchester, NH. Apply today if you're interested!

Community Engagement 

🚨 Deadline February 1! Dr. Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship: Time is running out! If you're passionate about medicine or biomedical engineering, don't miss your chance to secure one of four $10,000 renewable scholarships. Act fast! Visit https://www.firstinspires.org/bart-kamen-scholarship and apply now for this incredible opportunity. 

Diary of an Innovator Team 3316: Check out the next update from Diary of an Innovator Team 3316, D-Bug in this new FIRST^® Robotics Competition blog post, and stay tuned for updates from the rest of the Diary of an Innovator teams!