1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
Projected

6. 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

7. 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; Championship Tournaments; 1 World Festival
80+ countries
Team Growth

8. 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

9. FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®):
2013/ 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
Projected

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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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