FIRSTFor Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is an organization founded by Dean Kamen that emphasizes the utilization of STEM principles through gracious professionalism and cooperation.
"FIRST is more than robotics. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills... They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence, and with a sense that they can create their own future" - Dean Kamen, Founder |
Mission |
"The mission of FIRST 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."
- Retrieved from firstinspires.org |
Vision |
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." - Dean Kamen, Founder
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