Provide a positive role model?
Inspire a kid to work harder in school? Share your wisdom and expertise?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) develops hands-on programs to inspire our next generation of scientists, engineers, and technicians, by exposing them to the excitement of science and engineering to prepare them for the advanced workplace of tomorrow.
· Jr. FIRST LEGO League (ages 6-9) September-December; students create a model and poster of their solution to a real-world dilemma.
· FIRST LEGO League (ages 9-14) September-December; uses LEGO advanced technologies to create moving robots and exposes teams to formal research preparation and presentation.
· FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 8-12) September-March; students build robots with metal, gears and motors to compete head-to-head in an engineering challenge. Project documentation and depth of process understanding are emphasized.
· FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12) January-March; students work with volunteer mentors to create 120-lb machines from identical key components. Skill development, fundraising and outreach activities are carried out year round.
How does it work? With your help!
Students partner with mentors to create a robot as a solution to an engineering challenge. All teams start with the same collection of parts, materials, and rules, and the same constraints of limited time and money. Teams need your help to plan, design, prototype and build their robots to compete in super-charged, hi-tech sporting events.
What do we want you to do? Mentor a team!
FIRST teams gain valuable experience setting goals, managing time and accomplishing tasks. You have a field of expertise and experience; share it. Mentors are positive adult role models for these teams, and provide a way for students to connect with professionals and business professionals.
· Technical Mentors: Assist students in designing, modeling, programming, or constructing a robot, building a website, creating animations or videos
· Non-Technical Mentors: Work with students to develop valuable business and life skills in administration, organization, PR/marketing, budgeting, fundraising, leadership, project management
Click on the button below to sign up as a volunteer or mentor. For more information on how to get involved, contact
Assistant Regional Director Dee Tomczak
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