Earth’s oceans are more than what you can see on the horizon. Beneath the surface lies our planet’s most complex ecosystems, full of life and potential for exploration, learning, and innovation. Modern marine technology allows us to gain more immersive knowledge of the ocean’s greatest wonders, but more than 80% of the ocean is still waiting to be explored. How will you use your STEM skills to dive into the unknown and improve life on land and underwater? Join our 2024-2025 ocean-themed robotics season, FIRST DIVE presented by Qualcomm, and uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world: 🌊 FIRST LEGO League SUBMERGED launches August 6, 2024. 🌊 FIRST Tech Challenge INTO THE DEEP presented by RTX launches September 7, 2024. 🌊 FIRST Robotics Competition REEFSCAPE presented by Gene Haas Foundation launches January 4, 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejQjgX8W #FIRSTDIVE #SUBMERGED #INTOTHEDEEP #REEFSCAPE
FIRST
Non-profit Organization Management
Manchester, NH 41,570 followers
FIRST is a global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
About us
FIRST was founded by inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Our 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. Make a difference in thousands of students’ lives. Create an impact on the workforce of tomorrow. Become a member of our passionate employee base working to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education accessible to all students around the world.
- Website
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http://www.firstinspires.org
External link for FIRST
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, NH
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Robotics Competitions for K-12, STEM related afterschool programs, Inspiration, Innovation, Hands-on learning, Coding, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM, STEM Education, and youth-serving organization
Locations
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Primary
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101, US
Employees at FIRST
Updates
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FIRST has partnerships with top companies who know that FIRST students are innovative, dedicated, and ready to make an impact. Checking out the Strategic Partners list on the FIRST website is a great place to start your job hunt! Hear more from Ilene Rein, Executive Recruiter and Job Search Strategist at Pounding Pavement 101, on other ways to begin your search. Drop your best job search tips below! #FIRSTAlumni
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As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, FIRST relies on the generosity of donors like you to continue its mission of inspiring young people to become innovators and problem-solvers. Donating to FIRST will help students access resources, mentorship, and opportunities to learn and build esteem with STEM skills. Support the FIRST mission: https://hubs.ly/Q02xMyNK0 #FIRSTDIVE
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This year, in #FIRSTDIVE presented by Qualcomm, students will explore beneath the surface and uncover a world of endless possibilities through STEM. Registration is now open! Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGZTW0
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While the FIRST season might be over, there’s plenty to do in the off-season! 🤖✨😀 To encourage learning and developing new skills, FIRST is collaborating with Hack Club to launch the Hack Club Arcade, an event where students earn prizes by building projects. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02D3hxs0
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A community of innovators + an ocean-themed robotics season = the best season yet! Register your team for #FIRSTDIVE presented by Qualcomm, where students around the world will be challenged to use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of our oceans. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGT4X0
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Meet Erin! She is a STEAM communicator from Houston, TX and has some advice for students in FIRST – “There are so many career paths that combine all the things that you love. Seek those out because that is where you will be most successful and enjoy your work.” Read more about Erin and her STEAM journey: https://lnkd.in/gFdJMvvM #PeopleofSTEAM
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Will you help us make a splash as the first nonprofit to raise #cryptodonations for youth to become STEM leaders? 🤖 Dive in with a donation now to provide life-changing opportunities that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world: https://hubs.ly/Q02zFbhx0
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The Rainbow STEM Alliance was founded to support making FIRST and other STEM spaces safe, inviting, and inclusive to all LGBTQ+ individuals. In this #PeopleofSTEAM feature you will meet Tom, a FIRST alum, volunteer and co-founder of The Rainbow STEM Alliance. Read more about his experiences and the impact he is making with STEAM: https://hubs.ly/Q02wQwrH0
People of STEAM: Meet Tom
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The 2024-2025 season will take us to places we’ve never been before. In #FIRSTDIVE presented by Qualcomm, students will explore the role our STEM skills play in creating a sustainable environment in earth’s most complex ecosystems. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02wH0B10
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