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FIRST’s Mission

“For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”

FIRST Vision

“To create a world where science and technology are celebrated… where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes”

- Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST’s Mission Statement

“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.”

Gracious Professionalism

Gracious Professionalism is a term coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers. Gracious Professionals learn and compete intensly while at the same time treats others with respect and kindness.

FIRST is also well-known for its impact on the participating members, boasting that  when compared to other students, FIRST students are:

  • More than 3 times as likely to major specifically in engineering.
  • Roughly 10 times as likely to have had an apprenticeship, internship, or co-op job in their freshman year.
  • Significantly more likely to expect to achieve a post graduate degree.
  • More than twice as likely to expect to pursue a career in science and technology.
  • Nearly 4 times as likely to expect to pursue a career specifically in engineering.
  • More than twice as likely to volunteer in their communities.

impact chart aug07

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Twitter Updates

  • We have meetings this weekend at STI from 4-9PM on Saturday and 1-5PM on Sunday. Please make it if you can!
  • Good luck to the VEX team at the Oregon VEX tournament! Go Saints!
  • Great job to the VEX team for placing 8th at the VEX Washington State Championship and making it to the semi-finals! Keep up the good work!
  • Good luck to the VEX team at the Washington State Championship at Redmond High School!
  • The robot has been shipped this morning! There is still much to do, so keep coming to the meetings.

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