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10/16/2026

Calling all future innovators! 📣During , students will grow through thought-provoking challenges and learn how STEM can play an important role in preserving and restoring biodiversity to support all life on Earth. 🌎 Register now:

A biodiversity-inspired robotics season challenging K-12 students to create the future of STEM using project-based, hands-on FIRST programs.

10/13/2026

Thanks to generous donors like you, we can inspire thousands of students through engaging STEM learning opportunities. Giving to FIRST is an investment in our future innovators and leaders and your support makes a huge impact:

✌️ Over 4 million youth reached in 37 years
❤️ Millions of hours of mentoring delivered
🤖 Thousands of events celebrating STEM held each year

Because of you, we’re helping students uncover the future and what is possible. Support the FIRST mission: https://hubs.ly/Q04z8bWR0

10/09/2026

We caught up with Camdenton FIRST LASER 3284 Robotics Teams, founding team of , to learn more about the ways their team lives out Gracious Professionalism, from the initiatives they lead within their community to the lasting impact they hope to make beyond FIRST.

Their commitment to supporting, encouraging, and celebrating others is at the heart of what they do, and that same spirit inspired them to turn their passion for Gracious Professionalism into a movement celebrated across the FIRST community. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04yqGB10

Discover how Team LASER embodies Gracious Professionalism through community initiatives and the legacy of Dr. Woodie Flowers, inspiring kindness and support in STEM.

10/08/2026

Get ready to grow! During , the FIRST community will draw inspiration from the world around us to build stronger communities and a healthier planet. 🌎 Register today in the FIRST Dashboard: https://hubs.ly/Q04wWPsW0

10/07/2026

Meet Guy, FIRST alum and mentor who now works as a Chemical V***r Deposition (CVD) Senior Equipment Engineer at FIRST supporter GlobalFoundries! From communication, teamwork, goal setting and time management skills, Guy credits FIRST for equipping him with the essential tools for his career.

Check out his feature to learn more about his STEAM journey and how he’s inspiring today’s students to explore their passions: https://hubs.ly/Q04yzcky0

People of STEAM: Meet Guy, a FIRST alum, mentor, and engineer at GlobalFoundries, who highlights how his STEAM journey shaped his career in manufacturing.

10/06/2026

Walk Like Woodie Day is this Friday, October 9! ✌️❤️🤖

In recognition of Dr. Woodie Flowers, co-chair of the FIRST Executive Advisory Board until his passing in 2019, and the enduring ethos of Gracious Professionalism, we invite the entire FIRST community to join us.

Let’s celebrate the ways the FIRST community puts Gracious Professionalism into action every day, from our teams and classrooms to our workplaces and communities.

Save the date and join the conversation! Share your photos, stories, and examples of Gracious Professionalism on social media using .

10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers' Day! Educators around the world are helping prepare the next generation of innovators through FIRST. Help shine a spotlight on a teacher who has made a positive impact on your STEM journey! 🏆✏️

To further recognize the inspirational educators in your life who advance the mission of FIRST, nominate them for the 2027 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program! Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04z8K290

This Recognition Program honors our commitment to recognize the outstanding work of educators in the FIRST community.

10/02/2026

What will your team gain by joining the season?

🤖 Mentorship from STEM professionals in programming, manufacturing, marketing and more.
🤖 Real-world skills students can put to work through unmatched hands-on experiences.
🤖 A head start on future career with opportunities to explore a wide range of industries.
🤖 A powerful network of people invested in student success including STEM professionals, leaders, educators and advocates.

Register your team for the 2026-2027 FIRST season today and help your students build the skills, connections and experiences that will shape their futures: https://hubs.ly/Q04xNFGW0

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 🤖😎