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FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global robotics community that boosts STEM learning and interest. FRC® (FIRST® Robotics Competiton) is one of its programs participated in by thousands of teams worldwide. Every FRC® team, comprised of high school students and their mentors are challenged to solve a common probem. They collaborate to build a competition-ready robot under a very tight timetable. Teams design, manufacture, and program their robot starting from a standard kit of parts and a common set of rules. Teams also build their own brand, develop community partnerships for support, and promote STEM within their local community. At the end of the 6 weeks alloted to manufacture their robot, teams showcase their achievement by forming alliances and competing in head-to-head challenge with other teams. Every FIRST® participant adopts the core philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition. FIRST® emphasizes “friendly sportsmanship, respect for the contributions of others, teamwork, learning, and community involvement to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion”.