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What is FIRST?FIRST's 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.
FIRST was founded 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. FIRST is so much more than Robots. There are so many opportunities to apply to FIRST Scholarshiops. FIRST students can go Pro.
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The FIRST Robotics Competition
"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.
In FRC, Students get to: Learn from professional engineers, Build and compete with a robot of their own design, Learn and use sophisticated software and hardware, Compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments, Earn a place in the World Championship, and Qualify for more than $14.8 million in college scholarships. |
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Information obtained from www.usfirst.org
2016 Game: Strong Hold
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In 2016, more than 3,000 teams comprised of 78,000+ students from around the world will compete for glory in FIRST STRONGHOLD. In just six weeks, they will build, program and test robots with the guidance of adult Mentors.
Dubbed a varsity Sport for the Mind™, FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. It’s the only school sport where all members may turn pro if they choose. Teams of 10 or more high school students (ages 14-18/grades 9-12) are challenged to build and program a robot to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors, raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills. It’s as close to real-world business and engineering as a student can get. Teams compete with their robots as family and friends cheer from the stands at over 120 multi-day events worldwide – all leading up to the 2016 FIRST Championship at the Edward Jones Dome, April 27-30 in St. Louis. All events are free and open to the public, so rally your kingdom! The hardest fun you’ll ever have has its rewards. Participating FIRST Robotics Competition students are eligible to apply for nearly $22 million in scholarships from more than 200 colleges and universities. |
Previous Games
FIRSTwiki
FIRSTwiki is an open-content encyclopedia about the FIRST Robotics Competition, designed to provide the FIRST community a useful resource for all aspects of the project. Following the tenets of gracious professionalism, members contribute back to the community by recording useful information that other members can benefit from.
For more information about Team 2337, please visit the Team 2337 FIRSTwiki page. |