How Big is FIRST? It's Global

What is FIRST?

FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.”

Visit the FIRST website for more information:
http://www.usfirst.org

How big is FIRST?

JFLL-Junior FIRST LEGO League
702 teams in the US.
3510+ students involved
10+ teams in MD and DC.

FLL-FIRST LEGO League
9250 teams worldwide
5600 in the US and Canada
462 events in 45 countries
92,500 students
24,000 volunteers
In the US, 63 Championships and 250+ Qualifiers
70 teams in MD and DC. 64 teams competing at the FLL Maryland State Championship on Jan. 20, 2007 at UMBC.

FVC-FIRST Vex Challenge
541 teams
23 Affiliate Partners
10+ teams in MD and DC.

FRC-FIRST Robotics Competition
1319 teams
24 teams in Maryland

See http://www.usfirst.org

What is TECHBRICK?

TechBrick is a home-school robotics club that runs under the Home-School umbrella of New Covenant Presbyterian Church. We are in our fourth year and provide monthly meetings along with two robotics competition teams.

See http://www.techbrick.com