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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, and is 350,000+ strong. Their mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
With strict rules, a limited time, and limited resources, teams of students work hard to raise funds, create a team “brand,” build teamwork skills, and build and program a industrial-size robot to complete challenges on a game board.
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Official Site