FIRST NEWS
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PTC Resources for FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC Blog Jan 21, 2021 | 07:57 amIf your team is working hard to find ways to design, prototype, and build a robot under these unique social-distancing circumstances, then you aren’t much different from the engineers in the workforce! How do you collaborate on the same model,[…]
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Digital Animation Award, Calendar, Season Resources
FRC Blog Jan 18, 2021 | 10:26 amThe FIRST Offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, but we still have some updates for you.
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Bring Your CAD Model to Life Virtually
FRC Blog Jan 14, 2021 | 12:19 pmSeize this moment to advance your CAD skills!Have you and your team fully immersed yourselves in computer-aided design (CAD)? With many teams out there using CAD to design custom parts, taking advantage of the right tools can help bring your[…]
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AT A GLANCE
Founded in 1989 and based in Manchester, NH, FIRST is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity designed to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology, and to motivate them to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM fields.
FIRST HISTORY
Inspiring young people since 1992, FIRST® began with 28 teams in a New Hampshire high-school gym. Today, the four FIRST programs reach over 400,000 young people annually. The fun they have, the knowledge they gain, and the friendships they make along the way help build self-confidence, nurture creativity, and inspire them to solve the world’s greatest challenges, be strong citizens, and build a brighter future.