Help us “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, FIRST Founder

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Join a community of 250,000+ people around the world making a difference for their youth and community.

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Looking for a hands-on way to inspire students to learn more about STEM careers? With FIRST, students grow on and off the competition field. 

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Our mission is to welcome, engage, educate, and inspire Oregon’s youth and their diverse communities through robotics programs. Support our mission and help make research-proven FIRST programs available to students throughout Oregon.

FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. Along with FIRST, ORTOP is an inclusive robotics community working together to prepare young people for the future. Whether it’s finding their people or finding their path, FIRST students gain the skills and confidence to forge ahead and build their future. Join us in supporting STEM programs throughout Oregon and lifting up students and communities who have been historically excluded from STEM educational and career opportunities.