FIRST


*What Is FIRST?*
In today’s society many children grow up thinking that the only interesting careers out there are professional sports or show business. Most students do not even consider the range of fascinating professions in the fields of science and technology. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 in order to get the youth of America to do just that. The original competition had 28 teams and was based out of a high school gym in New Hampshire. Today it reaches hundreds of thousands of students all over the world.
VISION: “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.
MISSION: Their 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 in novation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His passion and determination to help young people discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology are the cornerstones of FIRST.