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  We rarely have the opportunity or luxury to delay dates in FIRST® Robotics Competition, and I admit I find a comfort in that; one less variable to tweak so…
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As teams get into the swing of the season, they might need additional help and expertise. The FIRST® Mentor Network sponsored by NI is here to help.  The community platform…
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FIRST® Choice and Virtual Kit Open Round 1 of FIRST® Choice opened today Thursday, November 17, at Noon Eastern Time and closes Thursday, December 1. The lead mentor 1 or…
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Safety is at the forefront of FIRST® participation. The FIRST Youth Protection Program provides all participants in FIRST programs information, guidelines, and procedures to create a safe environment for our…
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Digital Animation Award Submissions for the Digital Animation Award are now open. Please note that the submission process has changed slightly this season and specific details on how to submit…
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With Kickoff fast approaching, we are finalizing the game manual and wanted to share some details about 2023 Robot Rules that we think may help teams prepare for the season.…
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Using CAD software is a great way to design your FIRST® Robotics Competition robots! Designing your robot in a digital format allows you to detail out parts and assemblies and…
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Dr. William Murphy founded the Woodie Flowers Award (WFA) in 1996 to recognize one mentor yearly whose effective communication skills motivate and inspire their students to understand the challenges, opportunities,…
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FIRST® and many of our Program Delivery Partners are non-profits. In fact, FIRST is one of the highest rated non-profits by Charity Navigator. While much of our yearly operating revenue…
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It takes extraordinary circumstances for us to add a regional event after both the first and second rounds of event preferencing have run. This year in Mexico, those extraordinary circumstances…
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