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FIRST

Dean Kamen

Founder

"For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology"

 

 

FIRST was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 with the intention of inspiring youth interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (STEM) The first ever FIRST competition was held in a New Hampshire high school gym in 1992. Only 28 teams participated that year. Today, the competition is held around the world with over 250,000 students. 

"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 

VISION

MISSION

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 including self confidence, communication, and leadership.

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