FIRST Mission
The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
FIRST Vision
"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." Dean Kamen, Founder
GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISIM
"Gracious is the empathetic part that has to do with dealing with other humans and being sensitive to the future of the planet. Professionalism has to do with acknowledging the deal that has been struck between us and our world. We’ve been given powerful tools. We’ve been taught this amazing concept of epistemology." - Woody Flowers