FIRST Ohio
More Than Robots
First in Ohio
Purpose
FIRST® exists to prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow.
In Ohio, we support all FIRST Programs - FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. This site is a resource to learn about FIRST in Ohio and guide you to information about each program.
Mission
The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
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
FIRST® exists to prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow.
In Ohio, we support all FIRST Programs - FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. This site is a resource to learn about FIRST in Ohio and guide you to information about each program.
Mission
The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
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 Professionalism
Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of FIRST. It's a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.
Through Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain coexist. Participants compete intensely while treating each other with respect and empathy. There is no trash talking, nor disingenuous platitudes. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.
The term was coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers, (1943 - 2019) Executive Advisory Board Chair Emeritus & Distinguished Advisor.
Through Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain coexist. Participants compete intensely while treating each other with respect and empathy. There is no trash talking, nor disingenuous platitudes. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.
The term was coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers, (1943 - 2019) Executive Advisory Board Chair Emeritus & Distinguished Advisor.
