For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing “Gracious Professionalism®.” ® For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

It’s a competitive sport. It’s a life experience. It’s opportunity. It’s community. It’s amazing.

FIRST learning… … never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join the international, K-12, after-school, STEM* programs at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions, while gaining valuable career and life skills. *STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math

Introduction to science and technology Design and build Challenge-related model using LEGO® components Create a Show Me poster and practice presentation skills Explore challenges facing today’s scientists Discover real-world math and science Engage in team activities guided by Jr.FLL Core Values

Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®): 2013/14 Season Team Growth 3,800 teams (projected) 22,800 children, Grades K-3 Up to 6 students per team 100+ local Expos, 1 World Festival Expo 13 countries 2010 2011 2012 2013 Projected

Create innovative solutions to challenges facing today’s scientists Strategize, design, build, program and test an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology Apply real-world math and science concepts Develop career and life skills Become involved in their local and global community

FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®): 2013/14 Season 23,000 teams (projected) 230,000 children, Grades 4-8 Up to 10 students per team 939 Qualifying Tournaments; 124+ Championship Tournaments; 1 World Festival 80+ countries Team Growth

Head-to-head competition using sports model  Teams design, build, program robots based on sound engineering principles  Platform is reusable from year to year Develop strategic problem-solving, organization, and team-building skills   Awards for competition, community outreach, design  Qualify for >$13 million in scholarships

FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®): 2013/14 Season Team Growth 3,000 teams (projected) 30,000 students, Grades 7-12 Up to 10 students per team 200+ Qualifying and Championship Tournaments; 1 World Championship 16 countries 2010 2011 2012 2013 Projected

Varsity Sport for the Mind™  Strict rules, limited resources, time limits  Students mentored by professional engineers   Teams learn, use sophisticated hardware and software   Build and compete with robots of their own design   Qualify for >$19 million in scholarships

FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®): 2014 Season 2,700+ teams 68,000 high-school-age students 10 or more students per team (av. 25) 54 Regionals; 4 Qualifying Championships; 40 Qualifying Competitions; 1 FRC Championship 17 countries Team Growth

Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen Devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). 350,000 Students 130,000+ Mentors/Volunteers/Adult Supporters 3,500+ Sponsors/Suppliers 80+ Countries 2013/14

For Sponsors: the most enlightened investment you could ever make. Who is it for? For Students (grades K-12, ages 6-18): the hardest fun you’ll ever have. For Mentors, Coaches, Volunteers: the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake. For Sponsors: the most enlightened investment you could ever make.

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