About Us

Taken at a Mid-CT Photography Meetup Group photo shoot at the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition Connecticut Regional in Hartford, Connecticut.

FIRST was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen 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.… more

Our Programs

FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST provides programs supporting students in all grade levels (K-12). Involvement and intensity increases as the students progress through the various programs. It is not necessary to “start at the bottom at work your way up.” Students can enter at any level, based on their current grade level.… more

Our Sponsors

FIRST Robotics Competition 2006 New England Regional

The success of CT FIRST would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors provide the resources to coordinate and run FIRST programs in Connecticut. These resources cover the range of financial support, volunteering for events and with teams, offering in-kind services, and providing experts in various areas.… more

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with CT FIRST and our programs.

Volunteer
As a volunteer, you can work directly with a team as a team mentor, you can choose to volunteer at one of our many events or you can volunteer with one of our program planning committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Regional Director or one of the program leaders.

Sponsor or Donate
The success of CT FIRST would not be possible without the generous support of our many sponsors. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our Regional Director, Sue Glasspiegel, or visit our sponsor page for more information on the many sponsorship opportunities available.

FIRST is a non-denominational, non-partisan public charity that welcomes all cultures and religions to participate in our programs and activities. We are guided by sensitivity and respect for others, embracing a common goal of inspiring, engaging and encouraging youth of all backgrounds to be a part of the FIRST community and to embrace the wonders of science and technology.

Team Spotlight

  • 2005 FLL CT State Tournament

    Jr.FLL

    This is the Jr.FLL Team Spotlight.

    It will be used to showcase a Connecticut Jr.FLL team.

    If you are, or know of, a Jr.FLL team who should be showcased, please let us know.… more

  • 2007 FLL CT State Tournament

    FLL

    This is the FLL Team Spotlight.

    It will be used to showcase a Connecticut FLL team.

    If you are, or know of, an FLL team who should be showcased, please let us know.… more

  • The Championship 2008, Atlanta GA. Photo: Adriana Groisman

    FTC

    This is the FTC Team Spotlight.

    It will be used to showcase a Connecticut FTC team.

    If you are, or know of, an FTC team who should be showcased, please let us know.… more

  • FIRST Robotics Competition 2006 New England Regional

    FRC

    This is the FRC Team Spotlight.

    It will be used to showcase a Connecticut FRC team.

    If you are, or know of, an FRC team who should be showcased, please let us know.… more

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