SJA Robotics

FIRST Robotics

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology:
FIRST® was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989, FIRST is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring students in the fields of science and technology. By bringing together professional mentors and high school students to design and build a robot in a six-week time frame, FIRST Robotics Competition challenges a team's ability to overcome obstacles, use and build skills, and explore the world of science and technology.

Vision

According to Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST:

To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.

FIRST is about motivating young people, their schools, and communities towards celebration and appreciation the power of science and technology. It is an organization that builds on working with people whom hold a variety of skills, assets and work together to solve a common goal. Through engaging in common goal. Through engaging in programs that builds on the foundations of FIRST (science, technology, and engineering), FIRST leads young people towards innovations that build self-confidence, communication and leadership skills.