About Our Team's Program:
What Is FIRST?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, inspires young people's interest and participation in STEM. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue opportunities in STEM, while life skills. FIRST is more than just robots, encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM-related fields, inspire them to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their work-life skills. |
What Is FIRST Tech Challenge?
FIRST Tech Challenge, or FTC, teams are made of up to 15 team members from grades 7-12. Teams design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a challenge in an alliance of two. Students in FTC develop STEM skills and practice the principles of engineering, while also realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. |