FIRST Global was founded to ensure all of the world's 2-billion youth have access to a hands-on STEM education. By engaging future STEM leaders together in the sport of robotics, we are building kids that have the self-confidence, skill sets, and courage to make change in every corner of the world. Each year, we measure our impact through surveys, interviews, and highlight stories which demonstrate how FIRST Global teams are changing the world. Watch the preview video now and read our full 2024 Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/eWgVuNi4
FIRST Global (IFCA)
Non-profit Organizations
Manchester, New Hampshire 3,444 followers
Empowering the youth of today to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow.
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FIRST Global organizes a yearly international robotics challenge to ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the more than two billion youths across the world. The non-profit provides the framework for an “olympics”-style robotics challenge where one team from every nation is invited to participate in a global robotics event that builds bridges between high school students with different backgrounds, languages, religions, and customs. By bringing these future STEM leaders together in an engaging and collaborative competition that drives home the importance, excitement, and applicability of STEM education, FIRST Global inspires students to learn the skills they will need to make the discoveries their parents and grandparents would consider miracles, impossibilities, or just plain science fiction.
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https://first.global
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, New Hampshire
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- Nonprofit
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- 2016
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From the lights to the music to the roar of 190+ nations united in purpose—#FGC2024Athens kicked off with energy and inspiration! Relive the Opening Ceremony highlights and celebrate the start of a season to remember. 🎥 Watch now! #FeedingTheFuture #STEM
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This year, Team Tunisia took the amazing step of writing, scoring, and producing the first-ever FIRST Global music video! “Ta Léme in Greece,” which translates to “See you in Greece” is an homage to #FGC2024Athens and the incredible global community it brings together. The song celebrates the spirit of unity, innovation, and excitement as teams from around the world gather in Athens to collaborate and compete. Taken all together, this song is a tribute to the shared dreams and friendships that FIRST Global inspires. Thank you for your amazing creativity Team Tunisia!
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We're beyond excited to welcome Lida Gintof to the FIRST Global team as our new Team & Event Logistics Manager! Having worked closely with our founder, Dean Kamen, Lida has been a believer in FIRST Global since we brought the world together in Geneva in 2022. Her passion for inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders and helping them create a better future is contagious, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll help us accomplish! Let’s give Lida a huge, warm welcome!
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Today, we're looking back at this year's fantastic host city and our supporter This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau for their help in bringing #FGC2024Athens to life! From arranging the stunning Acropolis tour to seamless local coordination, their support made this event unforgettable. Athens, you've truly set the stage for global innovation!
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One month ago today, we held the closing ceremony of #FGC2024Athens! Over 190 nations came together to showcase innovation, collaboration, and their solutions for #FeedingTheFuture🌱. Here’s to the next generation of changemakers—your journey has just begun! 🚀
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Thank you for making the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge in Athens, Greece an unforgettable celebration of innovation, teamwork, and global collaboration! 🌍🤖 The future is brighter because of YOU—together, we’re #FeedingTheFuture! 🌱 Check out our recap video of #FGC2024Athens and stay tuned for more!
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📰 Haitian Teenagers Among Top 10 Innovators in the World at 2024 FIRST Global Challenge! With their incredible performance at #FGC2024Athens, Team Haiti has brought pride to their country but also highlighted the incredible potential of young innovators from every nation to solve the world's greatest challenges: https://lnkd.in/eZwNRhS3
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Thank you all for a wonderful #FGC2024Athens! 193 nations were represented in our Parade of Nations, almost 400 matches were held, and the next generation of STEM leaders came together for four days of innovation and collaboration. Relive the memories of this week with our final event highlight reel. Stay tuned for our full event recap video soon!
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⭐️ ALBERT EINSTEIN AWARD FOR FIRST GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Team Mexico has won the prestigious Albert Einstein Award at the FIRST Global Challenge! 🥇 About it: awarded to the teams whose robots performed the best during the FIRST Global Challenge who exemplified all of the tenets of the FIRST Global community. This is the most prestigious team award. We also commend the incredible performances of Team Kazakhstan 🥈 and Team China 🥉 "Winning this award means the world to us, we’ve been working on this non-stop for three months and it’s amazing. I can’t believe it." - female participant from Team Mexico #FGC2024Athens
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