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A global robotics community preparing young people for the future. 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 (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.
09/29/2026
Ready to engineer a thriving future? Check out guidance from industry experts, hear stories from FIRST teams, and find tools to turn your team’s ideas into solutions that make an impact during the season!
Explore our innovation and intellectual property resources: https://hubs.ly/Q04xNJxK0
09/28/2026
When someone asks to see my camera roll, this is what they’re getting 🤖😎
09/25/2026
is on the horizon! Learn more about the 2026–2027 FIRST season and register your team today: https://hubs.ly/Q04jb1Nc0
09/23/2026
POV: You catch my reaction when my best friend tells me they're going to join FIRST 🤩 (Psst... registration is open for the season so you can make this a reality!)
09/22/2026
Remember Melanie? She’s a FIRST alum who is passionate about sharing STEAM skills with the next generation of innovators! From her work as a FIRST mentor and volunteer, to her time as a student of Psychology, Melanie strives to make the connection between everyone and STEAM.
Check out her story again and the impact she’s making in FIRST and beyond: https://hubs.ly/Q04xNSk20
#PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Melanie Discover how Melanie bridges psychology and STEAM to inspire and empower underserved communities through her work and volunteer efforts with FIRST and EmpoderaSTEM.
09/18/2026
Get ready to grow! During , the FIRST community will draw inspiration from the world around us to build stronger communities and a healthier planet. 🌎 Learn more about our biodiversity-inspired season and register in the FIRST Dashboard: https://hubs.ly/Q04wWP0V0
We’re excited to share more about our next generation of K-8 program! Hear from Mike and Anna from the FIRST game design team as they share more about the FIRST K-8 program experience, launching with our 2027-2028 season next spring. From a revamped program experience to an exciting themed game design, we can’t wait to share more with you soon.
Catch up with everything we’ve shared about our next generation of K-8 programs at FIRST: https://hubs.ly/Q04xMRny0
09/16/2026
“Thank you for creating a community that has inspired me to pursue my passion in STEAM and has given me memories and experiences which I will keep with me forever!” - Shriya Rao, FIRST Alum & Donor
Join Shriya in helping students prepare for STEM futures and careers! Support the FIRST mission: https://hubs.ly/Q04tx6bF0
09/15/2026
Nothing like kicking off the school year in true FIRST fashion 🤩 From wireless headphones, backpacks, water bottles, pens, notebooks, and more, head to the classroom repping FIRST from head to toe. Check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q04twZd50
09/14/2026
FIRST Tech Challenge Teams to Draw Inspiration from the Natural World During Presented by RTX: https://hubs.ly/Q04xtPXp0
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200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH
03101
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| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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