FIRST stands for: F or I nspiration and R ecognition of S cience and T echnology
The Mission of FIRST: Inspiring students to be STEM leaders Learning real-world skills Building Self Confidence Leadership Teamwork
Skunk Works at a Glance: 80 Students 25 Mentors 5 Robots Year Round Operation
2016 Competition Events National Events Regional Events Auburn Mountainview Central Washington Portland Regional St. Louis World Championships District Events
Winning Alliance at 3 Districts & the PNW Regional: Auburn Mountainview District Event Mount Vernon District Event Philomath District Event Spokane Regional Event Won District Chairman’s Award at Philomath 2015 Competition Season
Year-Round Outreach Efforts Summer Workshops FRC Workshops Business Outreach/ Engagement Community & Industry Events
Sponsors Support is used in Many Ways Robot Construction Practice Field Travel Expenses Outreach Opportunities
Getting Involved Mentoring Monetary Support In-Kind Services Internships