FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
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.” – Dean Kamen, Founder
Mission
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.
To learn more about the FIRST please visit: www.firstinspires.org
FIRST Programs
- FIRST LEGO League Jr, ages 6-9
- FIRST LEGO League, ages 9-14
- FIRST Tech Challenge, high school age
- FIRST Robotics Competition, high school age
Teams We Have Mentored Or Collaborated With:
FIRST LEGO League Teams
- RoboBacon
- Neon Bytes – Osceola
- Black Knights – Orlando
- Maximum Ice – Orlando
- Bacon Bits – Orlando
- S.W.A.T. – Orlando
- Return of the Bacon
- Bacon’s Lego Team
- Legonators – Groveland
- Xploding Brix
- Baconators
- BLTs
- Bacon Builders
FIRST Tech Challenge Teams
- Freezer Burn – Central Florida
- Built And Dangerous – Longwood
FIRST Robotics Competition Teams
- The RoboTicks (408) – Pompano Beach, FL
- Motor Monkeys (665) – Oakridge HS, Orlando, FL
- Team Banana (945) – Colonial HS, Orlando, FL
- TechTigers (1251) – Coconut Creek, FL
- 12 Volt Bolt (1557) – Eustis, FL
- Lakerbotics (1649) – Windemere, FL
- WiredCats (2415) – Atlanta, GA
- RadioActive Roaches (2556) – Niceville, FL
- Built And Dangerous (2757) – Lyman HS, Longwood, FL
- Knight & Nerdy (2797) – Clermont, FL
- The Jokers (4024) – Trinity Prep, Winter Park, FL
- InZombiacs (4064) – Ocala, FL
- Bulls (4706) – Miami, FL (Highest Rookie Seed at 2013 South Florida Regional)
- Bangarang (4833) – Timbercreek HS, Orlando, FL
- GRA-V (5816) – Mid Florida Tech, Orlando, FL
- Tallahassee Team