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Here's some updates and news from FIRST^® Tech Challenge.

In this week's blast: 

❓Team Q&A is Open

🤖 Get Involved and Stay in Touch

✅ Dean's List Award Nominations are Open

Team Q&A is Open
The Team Question and Answer system is now open and accepting questions about the DECODE™ presented by RTX game manual from teams! To register your account please follow the Team Q&A Registration Instructions. And be sure to read the Competition Manual, as well as Team Updates, prior to asking a question on the Q&A! 

Get Involved and Stay in Touch
Check out a few post-kickoff resources, and make sure your team is signed up for our team email blast to stay up to date with important program deadlines and upcoming excitement! 

We also share some exciting upcoming dates and important FIRST Tech Challenge events! 

Dean's List Award Nominations are Open
Dean's List Award nominations opened on Saturday, September 6, 2025 and will close on Monday, December 15, 2025 for all FIRST Tech Challenge regions.

Please make sure to see our blog outlining the changes to the Dean's List Award deadlines this season. And be sure to read the Nomination Guide for requirements and instructions on how to nominate a deserving student on your team!