FIRST Robotics
"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 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.
FIRST, which stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology",is an organization founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen. The non-profit organization is based in a 15,000 square foot facility in Manchester, NH. It's goal is to inspire youth into developing an interest in participating in science and technology fields. It uses robotic competitions as a method to promote learning these kinds of skills. For more information see links below
Local Contact Information:
| FRC WA Regional Director | FTC WA Partner | FLL WA Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Mumm-Hill dmumm-hill@usfirst.org | Eric Stokely estokely@wavecable.com | Kevin Ross kevinro@kivenro.com |