FIRST is an international organization that encourages robotics and participation in STEM activities for students. It also serves to educate students about many aspects of robotics technology, including electrical wiring, programming, skills with machine tools, integrated design development, and most importantly, the tenets of Gracious Professionalism.
FIRST offers four separate programs for interested students:
FIRST offers four separate programs for interested students:
FIRST Robotics CompetitionFor grades 9 - 12, FRC gives teams a challenge that combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. They operate under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits while raising funds, establishing a team identity, honing teamwork skills, and creating a functioning robot with the help of volunteer professional mentors.
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