FIRST Inspires:
Lifelong learners. Leaders. Innovators. Problem solvers. Dreamers. Builders. Makers. Entrepreneurs.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) inspires is an organization that allows high school students to advance their knowledge of STEM (Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics)
As described by FIRST:
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded 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. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
It’s about far more than just robots…
FIRST participation is proven to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM-related fields, inspire them to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their 21st century work-life skills.
FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. To meet a new challenge each year, teams hone teamwork skills, design, build, and program a robot in a limited time to perform tasks against a field of competitors, create a team “brand,” and raise needed funds. Participants use the same tools used by professional engineers, LabVIEW® graphical design software from National Instruments. Professional mentors provide their time and talents to help each team succeed.
FIRST Robotics Competition is as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. It’s a sport where all participants can choose to become a professional.
To learn more about FIRST, you can visit https://www.firstinspires.org.
Local sponsors of FRC Tream 7170!
Become a Sponsor of Comox Valley FIRST Robotics FRC7170 (click for info)
Many thanks go out to the National Sponsors of First Robotics in Canada!
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