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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Interested in pursuing a STEM education? Check out these amazing scholarship opportunities from some of our KC STEM and FIRST® robotics partners. Applications due March 13 Increasing Diversity in STEM Scholarship   Applications due March 15 FIRST/Lucy & Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship Minerva Schools at KGI FRC Scholarship   Applications...

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM field? Check out these amazing scholarship opportunities from some of our KC STEM and FIRST® robotics partners. Applications due February 1 Dr. Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship Fund Missouri S&T FIRST Robotics Scholarship SME Education Foundation Southeast...

FIRST Tech Challenge Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator Description BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY The primary role of the FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer Coordinator is to provide the volunteer coordination function for all FIRST Tech Challenge competition events in the Kansas City region. FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer Coordinator will help to identify,...

As FIRST in Western Missouri/Kansas continues to grow, we are seeking new talent for the key volunteer positions of Emcee and/or Game Announcer. At the 2019 Cow Town Throw Down, we will again be offering a training for anyone wanting to give the microphone a shot.  Some...

FRC Team 1939 - The Kuhnigits are so excited to have the opportunity to host our annual GoBabyGo Community Build and Hackathon this year on November 23rd from 8am to approximately 1pm. We're thankful for the Variety KC Children's Charity for being our sponsor at this event! Here's a video...

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department and the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children have teamed up to get metro-area kids ready for a new school year with a big Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10, at the Independence Events Center. See how your team...

The Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) Annual Conference presents Success Showcase.  This takes place October 28-30, 2019 in Wichita at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.  FIRST in Kansas will be featured.  FIRST fits the Kansans CAN: Ignite theme and strands to support the State Board Vision...

Love FIRST? You can work with us for a whole year in every aspect of FIRST in Kansas City. Become a FIRST AmeriCorps VISTA. This program is great for someone who is deciding their next step or wants to give back to the FIRST community...

There will be a FIRST FRC, FTC, FLL,and FLL JR demo/competition at the 2019 Missouri State Fair on Sunday, August 11.  Competition tables and field setup for each division will be provided in the air conditioned Mohler building located on the fair grounds. Teams will...

If your team has competed at a Kansas City-area regional FIRST® Robotics Competition over the last decade, chances are you recognize Bob Crance, who frequently mans pit administration as a volunteer and mentors 1730 Team Driven. In his new role as regional FIRST Senior Mentor,...