FIRST California

Curious about what happens when 400 FIRST mentors from 28 states and 5 countries share their expertise and ignite innovation? Read on to find out what happened at the sold out FIRST Mentor Conference in San Jose, California last month. https://lnkd.in/gCYhDs4t

🌍 8,000 FIRST Tech Challenge teams from around the globe, including thousands of students from California, gathered today to watch the kickoff broadcast of the 2024-2025 FIRST Tech Challenge INTO THE DEEP game! Teams will collaborate and innovate as they design, build, program, and operate robots to complete unique objectives in this ocean-inspired, thrilling head-to-head challenge.  🌊 INTO THE DEEP is part of the 2024-2025 FIRST® DIVE season presented by Qualcomm, which will inspire students to uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans.  Thank you to FIRST Tech Challenge #INTOTHEDEEP season presenting sponsor RTX and #FIRSTDIVE season presenting sponsor Qualcomm for making this ocean-inspired season possible! You can watch the kickoff broadcast here: https://lnkd.in/gc4GexhE #morethanrobots #omgrobots

Attention FIRST Alumni! 🤖 ✨ Qualcomm is on the lookout for FIRST talent! As our exclusive Resume Book partner for the 2024/2025 season, they recognize the real-world skills and innovation that FIRST alumni bring to the table. Here's your opportunity to catch the eye of a global leader pioneering the technologies of tomorrow. 📚 The FIRST California Resume Book is now open, giving you a direct line to Qualcomm's talent scouts. It could be your launch pad for their 2025 Summer Internship Program and beyond! Get your resume in by December 13, 2024 >>> https://lnkd.in/gi4nb8eJ AND...don’t forget to spread the word to your fellow FIRST alumni. This opportunity is too good to keep to yourself! #coopertition 😉 #FIRSTAlumni #morethanrobots #omgrobots #STEM

We’re excited to once again be part of the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) alongside 25+ outstanding partners!

Attention FIRST teams! The Intuitive Foundation grant deadline for FIRST Robotics Competition teams is August 31! Apply here >>> https://lnkd.in/d5DAUZmz To qualify for funding for the current season, any non-rookie team registered with FIRST may submit an application. The Intuitive Foundation is a generous sponsor of FIRST high school robotics teams. Since 2006, Intuitive Surgical has partnered with FIRST, awarding grants to high school robotic teams both in the Bay Area and other parts of the U.S. In 2019, FIRST sponsorship was transferred to the Intuitive Foundation. Over the years, Intuitive has inspired hundreds of students to engage in #STEM activities. In addition, Intuitive Surgical employees have volunteered as mentors and coaches for teams that compete in FIRST Robotics Competition, which combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. In 2019, the Intuitive Foundation expanded its reach to sponsoring teams around the world. Beyond sponsorship and mentoring, Intuitive Surgical employees hosts a popular summer event for local teams called RoboNanza in Sunnyvale, California, and hosts FIRST teams to a Fall Open House where students enjoy system demos and learn about STEM careers.

The DoD STEM SMART Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to pursue higher education in #STEM fields while gaining valuable experience through internships. By applying, you secure not only full tuition coverage but also a guaranteed job placement post-graduation, providing a clear pathway to a successful career. Additionally, the program offers competitive stipends and professional development, making it an exceptional choice for those passionate about making a difference in national security and technology.

These presentations from FIRST teams to your school boards are vital! ⭐️ You’ll see #coopertition in action as 4 San Diego County teams, FIRST Team Paradox 2102, FRC Team 3128 Aluminum Narwhals, FRC Team 3647 | The Millennium Falcons, and La Costa Canyon MavBots, presented on the successes of their teams and the impact of FIRST to San Dieguito Union High School District board. Boards members really liked : - how FIRST is “the only sport where all members of the team can go pro” - the alliance (collaborative) structure of the game - the creativity of the team names 🤣 Congrats and thank you to all the students and mentors who showed up to show off this great program. 🤖 #morethanrobots #omgrobots #stem

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers? ⭐️ FIRST is hiring a Regional Director to lead our efforts in the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, CA area - and it could be you! As a FIRST Regional Director, you'll be the face of our Robotics Competition (FRC) program, building and supporting a thriving community of volunteers, mentors, and students. What's in it for you? Beyond the incredibly rewarding work, FIRST offers a highly competitive benefits package - including healthcare, 401(k), generous PTO, and a flexible, hybrid work model. 💛 Plus, you'll be part of an amazing team that cares about each other's success and the greater good. If you're ready to change the world, one student at a time, apply! OR share this with your community! https://lnkd.in/gXHbqbwc #omgrobots #morethanrobots #STEM #STEMjobs

FIRST California teams joined forces to build Mecha-P, the robot that threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers JPL Day. #coopertition #omgrobots #morethanrobots #STEM

The USS Hornet, a symbol of bravery in WWII and space exploration, witnessed a new kind of heroism as students and their robots took on unique challenges in the San Francisco Bay. Sunset Showdown, an off-season FIRST Robotics Competition aboard the historic aircraft carrier, brought together 40 teams from California, Colorado, Michigan, Florida, and New Jersey plus volunteers from across North America, including Indiana, Southern California, Canada, New York, South Carolina, Montana, Michigan, Florida, Colorado, and, of course, NorCal! https://lnkd.in/ghxvuyxi #morethanrobots #omgrobots #stem