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Depending on where you live, you may have a very different experience as a FIRST^® volunteer this seaon. In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to deliver the life-changing..

What’s it really like to volunteer for a remote event with FIRST^®? Meet Nick Burgart, FIRST volunteer, for the inside scoop! Nick was a judge for the 2020 FIRST^® LEGO^® League Global Innovation..

We caught up with April Riddett, Product Manager for NI in the Austin, TX, region, to learn more about how FIRST^® drew her to a job with NI and how volunteering with FIRST altered the trajectory..

Dawei Lin believes innovation is one of the most crucial assets needed by future generations and that FIRST^® is an ideal venue that supplements subject-based learning at school with project-based..

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..

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..

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,..

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...