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Throughout the 2020 FIRST^® RISE^SM season, FIRST volunteers have worked to build and bolster millions of young people to embrace innovation and collaboration. Life looks a little different now,..

FIRST^® volunteers around the world are leveraging their skills and resources to make an impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers, mentors, and coaches, along with their students, are making a..

When asked about his chosen career path Jason said, “My interest in robotics and controls started in 1997 when I joined a FIRST robotics team. I found a great appreciation for the integration of the..

Gail Alpert knew that Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, was in short supply in her home state of Michigan. As a Regional Director for FIRST^® and a FIRST^® Robotics Competition volunteer, she saw..

Desh Bagley has been involved with FIRST^® for 14 years and volunteered this season as an emcee, event manager, and volunteer coordinator. Desh is the founder of TechPlayzone in Riverview, Florida, an..

For Sarah Fogwell of Milwaukee, WI, volunteering with FIRST^® has always been a family affair. Sarah, her parents, and her eight siblings have all been involved in FIRST in some way over the years...

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FIRST alum Jaci Brunning was part of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5333 “Can’t C#” and Team 5663 “Ground Control” in Perth, Western Australia. Her FIRST mentors helped her learn about the..