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PINK logo in the style of the NASA meatball insignia.

The Pink Team

FRC 233

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FIRST Robotics logo with red triangle, white circle, and blue square

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering hands-on STEM learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and prepares kids for life. Across the globe, students thrive in our programs — powered by mentorship, teamwork, creativity, and engineering challenges.

Purpose

Crowded arena during a FIRST Robotics competition event

FIRST exists to prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow.

Vision

FIRST team members hugging amidst confetti celebration.

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

Mission

Adults and children reviewing a FIRST document

The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.

Students competing in a FIRST Tech Challenge competition.
FIRST Tech Challenge logo

FIRST Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.

FIRST LEGO League team presents their project.
FIRST LEGO League logo

FIRST LEGO League introduces STEM to children ages 5-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO technology, helping today’s students, families, and educators build a better future together. 

Robots competing in a FIRST robotics arena with yellow balls
FIRST Robotics Competition lolo

Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.

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