From energy exploration to show-stopping art to our planet's vast oceans - where will our students go next? 

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"Rule Breakers” tells the moving story of how STEM can galvanize change. The feature film, inspired by the true story of the all-girls FIRST team “Afghan Dreamers,” hits theaters March 7.  

We have compiled a list of questions to spark conversations about the film during your next team meeting. Take a trip to your local movie theater to see “Rule Breakers,” and use this discussion guide to connect meaningfully with your fellow teammates about important themes and messages.

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"If we reframe failure as an opportunity, provide mentorship, and encourage resilience, we can ensure young professionals—and the businesses they power—reach their full potential.” – FIRST CEO Chris Moore 

The next generation of leaders should see failure not as a sign of incapability but as a tool for growth. In Fast Company, FIRST CEO Chris Moore discusses the importance of fostering confidence in kids from a young age and the critical role that mentorship plays in helping students develop resilience as they navigate the learning experiences provided by failure.

Read more via Fast Company Impact Council >>

"You get the best of what you celebrate." - Dean Kamen, FIRST Founder

We celebrate athletes, artists, and musicians—what about the innovators shaping our future? FIRST has spent 36 years celebrating the changemakers of tomorrow through inspiring STEM programs. 

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