For
Inspiration and
Recognition of
Science and
Technology

FIRST Nevada is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting FIRST ^® robotics programs and STEAM education initiatives in Nevada.

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Our Mission

To inspire young people to become science and technology leaders, 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.

87%

As likely to major in science or engineering

2.6X

Major in engineering

3.4X

Of women major in engineering

98%

Improved problem solving skills

Elementary and middle school-aged students research a real-world engineering challenge, develop a solution, and compete with LEGO® based robots of their own design
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Teams of middle and high school-aged students are challenged to design, build, and program a robot to play a floor game against other teams’ creations
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High school-aged teams compete head to head on a special playing field with robots they have designed, built, and programmed
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