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05/29/2026

Get ready to grow! During , the FIRST community will draw inspiration from the world around us to build stronger communities and a healthier planet. 🌎 Learn more about our biodiversity-inspired season: https://hubs.ly/Q04hS_r_0

05/28/2026

João’s journey with FIRST started as a student on “Fran Robots.” Today, he’s come full circle, returning as a mentor for the same team while also volunteering with FIRST Robotics Competition in Brazil to help inspire the next generation through STEAM. 💡

Through the Passaporte para o Futuro SESI-SP scholarship program, João was selected to study abroad at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he is pursuing dual degrees in Computer Science and Data Science.

Inspired by his experiences in FIRST, João is committed to using mentorship, technology, and education to create opportunities for young people in his community.

Learn more about João’s journey from FIRST student to mentor and how he’s using STEAM to help shape the future: https://hubs.ly/Q04j8SXh0

João, a FIRST alum and mentor, shares his inspiring journey in STEAM, showcasing the impact of mentorship and education on young minds.

05/21/2026

From coding and engineering to design thinking and community outreach, STEM problem-solving drives everything we do in the FIRST community!

As you prepare for the season, 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.

Explore our innovation and intellectual property resources: https://hubs.ly/Q04bWqby0

05/13/2026

Long-standing FIRST Strategic Partner, John Deere is deepening its investment in the next generation of innovators through a new three-year partnership.

With a $2.7 million investment and the support of more than 500 employee mentors, John Deere is helping connect FIRST students across the country to hands-on robotics experiences and real-world pathways to careers in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology.

Read the full press release to learn how this expanded partnership is helping students build the skills, confidence, and career readiness needed for tomorrow’s workforce:

MOLINE, Ill. (April 21, 2026) — John Deere announced a three-year partnership with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), building on their fifteen-year partnership to continue expanding access to hands-on robotics programs that build the technical skills critical to ...

05/12/2026

The opportunities to support FIRST are infinite and rewarding, and YOU can help make an impact on thousands of bright young minds worldwide!

❤️ Donate individually
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❤️ And more!

Learn how you can help FIRST inspire students to build a future of endless possibilities: https://hubs.ly/Q044QLl50

05/11/2026

Hey class of 2026 👋 FIRST Signing Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with the entire FIRST community?

Whether you’re furthering your education, starting your first job, enlisting, or anything in between, we want to celebrate you! Tell us about your inspiring post-graduation plans in the comments and save the date for on May 19. 🎉

Don’t forget to check out all the resources available for : https://hubs.ly/Q04g7FwT0

05/06/2026

FIRST educators around the world are shaping the future:, one lesson, experiment, and mentoring moment at a time. In celebration of , we asked the educator honorees from the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program to share what being a FIRST educator means to them.

Read their inspiring responses: https://hubs.ly/Q04bfJYm0

FIRST educators share their inspiring experiences and insights, highlighting the transformative impact of STEM education on students during Teacher Appreciation Week.

05/05/2026

This , we are proud to announce a new class of educators and schools as part of the Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program, selected from nominations made by the FIRST community.

Our global network of dedicated and passionate teachers and schools are key in delivering our life-changing programs to students of all ages, empowering them to explore the possibilities of STEM and recognize their limitless potential.

Learn more about the 2026 honorees: https://hubs.ly/Q04bdWbP0

Celebrate the 2026 Inspire the Future honorees, educators, and schools transforming STEM education and empowering students worldwide. Join us in recognizing their impact.

05/04/2026

ICYMI: We’re using STEM as our tool and nature as inspiration to find new ways to strengthen the connections that protect our shared home. Introducing ! Engineer a thriving planet with FIRST.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04f9Qbg0

🌎 FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW launches August 4, 2026.
🌎 FIRST Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ presented by RTX launches September 12, 2026.
🌎 FIRST Robotics Competition BIOCORE presented by Gene Haas Foundation launches January 9, 2027.

05/03/2026

From each program kickoff to the 2026 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems, Inc., the presented by Qualcomm season was one for the history books! Check out some of our favorite moments from the week and tell us yours below. 👇