On March 20, 1989, inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen founded FIRST^® with a dream – to inspire kids around the world to pursue STEM fields and prepare them for the future. Dean’s dream has driven global impact and positive STEM outcomes for millions of young people. 

On our 36th birthday, hear from Dean on how his vision for FIRST has grown into a movement that is proven to be so much #morethanrobots.   

Watch Dean's video >>

Through FIRST, students of all ages can explore the breadth of career opportunities STEM education provides and begin paving the way to follow their own dreams. 

In honor of our birthday, we're asking our community to help us continue to prepare young innovators for the future with a gift today. As a thank you, we will send you an exclusive FIRST patch.

Help students #GetAnywhere with a donation to FIRST >>

The virtual FIRST Charity Auction is another way to contribute to the FIRST mission. Bid on unique items and experiences, including signed FIRST memorabilia and exclusives from partners like AndyMark, CrunchLabs, and LEGO^® Education. Your support ensures that students from around the world can #GetAnywhere with FIRST for generations to come!  

The auction closes tonight, March 20, at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Check out the auction before it closes >>

Become a monthly donor to help students go pro in STEM, and we'll send you a pair of FIRST socks as a thank you. 

Sport your socks with pride knowing you are providing students with gold-standard robotics programs that offer competitions, mentors, and life-changing STEM experiences. 

Become a monthly donor >>

Join us Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15, in Houston for immersive Professional Development experiences. Work with other teachers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors to acquire or strengthen project-based learning facilitation skills and gain experience with all aspects of one of the FIRST programs.  

We will be hosting in-person sessions on: 

🤖 FIRST^® LEGO^® League Discover & Explore Combined

🤖 FIRST^® LEGO^® League Challenge

🤖 FIRST^® Tech Challenge

More information on Professional Development sessions and registration costs can be found on the FIRST Professional Development page >>