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    FRC
    New Global Lead Robot Inspector
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Program Director • Nov 03, 2025
    FTC, DECODE, Premier Event
    FIRST Tech Challenge Preview Event
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 30, 2025
    FRC
    2026 Robot Rules Preview
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • Oct 24, 2025
    FRC
    New FIRST Robotics Competition Trainings!
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 20, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Parents & Families
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Mel
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 17, 2025
    FLL
    Discover the Latest Expert Webinar for UNEARTHED Inspiration
    Default Author Image by FIRST LEGO League Staff • Oct 17, 2025
    FRC
    Best Practices for Drive Coaches
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Program Director • Oct 15, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, Featured
    What Gracious Professionalism Means to Me: 25 Voices from the FIRST Community
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 10, 2025
    FTC, FRC
    Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Concerns
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 10, 2025
    Championship, FRC
    Team Housing for the 2026 FIRST Championship
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Program Director • Oct 08, 2025
    Championship, FTC, FLL, FRC
    2026 FIRST Championship Update: What's Next for the FIRST Championship Housing Program
    Chris Rake, EVP & COO by Chris Rake, EVP & COO • Oct 08, 2025
    FTC, FRC
    2027 Control System Testing Reminder
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 07, 2025
    Team Stories, Supporters
    Manufacturing Tips and Tricks from FIRST Teams
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 06, 2025
    Featured, Get Anywhere, Start a Robotics Team
    How to Start a Robotics Team with FIRST – Ten Tips and Tricks
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 03, 2025
    FRC
    2026 Season Award Updates
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • Oct 03, 2025
    Volunteers, FTC, FLL, FRC
    Announcing New Mentor Training, Team Connectivity, & More
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Oct 02, 2025
    #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Educators, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Ed
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Sep 30, 2025
    FLL
    Uncover Inspiration for Your UNEARTHED Season with an Upcoming Webinar
    Default Author Image by FIRST LEGO League Staff • Sep 26, 2025
    FRC
    2026 Event Updates
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Program Director • Sep 24, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, Featured, Educators, Team Stories, Supporters, Mentor Stories
    Talent & Community – 9452 “The LHS Steel Stingers”
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Sep 23, 2025
    FLL
    Dig into the UNEARTHED Innovation Project
    Default Author Image by FIRST LEGO League Staff • Sep 19, 2025
    Championship, FTC, DECODE
    Get Involved and Stay in Touch
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Program Director • Sep 17, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, Volunteers, #PeopleofSTEAM, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Lauren
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Sep 15, 2025
    FTC, Season Updates, DECODE
    Kickoff and StarterBot Resources
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Sep 12, 2025
    Educators
    Nominate a FIRST Educator or School for the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Sep 12, 2025
    FTC, FRC, Featured
    Animation Awards for FIRST AGE Season
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • Sep 09, 2025
    FRC
    Team Blasts and Upcoming Dates
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • Sep 05, 2025
    FLL
    Discover the REVERSEACTION Archaeology Project: Inspiration for your UNEARTHED Season
    Default Author Image by Guest Blogger • Sep 05, 2025
    Championship, FRC
    Regional Advancement Updates for the 2026 Season
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • Aug 27, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Educators, Team Stories, Parents & Families, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Team Heschel RoboHawks
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 27, 2025
    FTC, DECODE
    4 Ways You Can Celebrate The Kickoff of DECODE presented by RTX
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 26, 2025
    FTC, Season Updates, DECODE
    Key DECODE Presented by RTX Season Dates
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 22, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Educators, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Enmanuel
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 22, 2025
    FLL
    The Experts are Digging into the UNEARTHED Season
    Default Author Image by FIRST LEGO League Staff • Aug 22, 2025
    FTC, Season Updates, DECODE
    Coaches, Mark your Calendars for the New FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Award Deadline
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 21, 2025
    FRC
    KitBot & Opt-Out Reminder
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • Aug 19, 2025
    FTC, Season Updates, DECODE
    Competition Manual Preview Release
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 04, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, Volunteers, Featured
    Celebrating the 2025 FIRST Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Aug 01, 2025
    FLL
    Teams From Around the World Make Waves at SUBMERGED Opens
    Default Author Image by FIRST LEGO League Staff • Aug 01, 2025
    Championship, FTC, DECODE
    Advancement & FIRST Championship Update
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jul 31, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, Parents & Families
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Aniket
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jul 31, 2025
    FRC
    REEFSCAPE By The Numbers Part 3
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • Jul 29, 2025
    FTC, INTO THE DEEP, Premier Event
    KDays and FIRST: A Summer Celebration of Innovation, Community, and Competition
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jul 18, 2025
    STEM for Everyone, Volunteers, #PeopleofSTEAM, Educators, Team Stories, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Algirdas
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jul 17, 2025
    Alumni, FTC, INTO THE DEEP, Premier Event
    It's "Chicago Style" FIRST Tech Challenge at the Chicago Robotics Invitational Premier Event
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jul 16, 2025
    FRC
    Pre-Orders for 2026 Game Pieces
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • Jul 09, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, Volunteers, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Parents & Families, Supporters
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Rae
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jun 30, 2025
    FRC
    Gracious Professionalism Stories From FIRST Championship
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • Jun 25, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, Volunteers, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Mentor Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Jon
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jun 20, 2025
    Volunteers
    Pennsylvania and California Clearances: Staying Compliant with Local Volunteer Requirements
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jun 17, 2025
    FTC, FRC
    SystemCore Alpha Testing – First Wave
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • Jun 12, 2025
    FRC
    Team Carpet Sales
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • Jun 04, 2025
    FRC
    Differentiating FIRST Programs
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • May 28, 2025
    Alumni, STEM for Everyone, #PeopleofSTEAM, Featured, Educators, Team Stories
    #PeopleofSTEAM: Meet Desert WAVE
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • May 27, 2025
    FRC
    More REEFSCAPE By The Numbers + New Legal Devices
    Default Author Image by FIRST Robotics Competition Staff • May 23, 2025
    FTC, INTO THE DEEP, Premier Event
    FIRST Tech Challenge European Premier Event: Where Innovation Takes the Stage
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • May 22, 2025
    FRC
    Welcome To REBUILT!
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • May 21, 2025
    Alumni, Featured
    What Is FIRST Signing Day? Plus 3 Easy Ways You Can Participate
    Default Author Image by FIRST Staff • May 16, 2025
    FTC
    FIRST Tech Challenge SDK Sound Effects Competition
    Default Author Image by FIRST Tech Challenge Staff • May 16, 2025
    FRC
    REEFSCAPE By The Numbers
    Default Author Image by Collin Fultz, Senior Director, FIRST Robotics Competition • May 15, 2025