About FIRST

FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international non-profit organization founded in Manchester, NH in 1989 by Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers. Their mission is to inspire PreK-12 students to be engaged in science and technology through mentor-based programs.
 
The programs are listed below:
 

 

About FROS

FIRST® Alumni & Robotics at Ohio State (FROS) is an active student organization, founded in 1996, focused on supporting FIRST teams and events locally and throughout the state of Ohio. Our mission is to gain recognition within our university as well as the Central Ohio region through mentorship, community service, and outreach on a local and national scale. We provide mentorship to local teams of all levels, host and volunteer at official and off-season events, and participate in building a robot in three days. Many of our members are alumni in FIRST programs, but we are open to any student, staff, or faculty member who is interested in FIRST.
 
Mailing List Signup (for OSU Students, Staff, and Faculty)
Request Mentorship (for FIRST teams)
View sponsorship packet (for potential sponsors)
 

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