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What is First?
FIRST The Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen. Their mission is to inspire young people to be science and technological leaders by engaging them is exciting programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster important life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. This organization is the foundation for the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League, Junior FIRST LEGO League, and FIRST Tech Challenge competitions. Our team participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition.