Volunteer Spotlight Focus: Judges
September 19, 2018
Our focus this month is on volunteers and the critical role they play in the success of event support as well as student development. With New Mexico joining Texas in … Read More
Volunteerism: Your Chance to Change a Student’s Life (And Your Own)
September 6, 2018
Texans love volunteerism. It’s easy to see why: most volunteering opportunities are satisfying and positive. You get to help others and strengthen communities. But only a select few volunteering opportunities … Read More
Investing in the Future STEM Workforce
August 9, 2018
It’s not every day you find a community investment program that: Encourages STEM education and the development of 21st-century work/life skills Enriches the lives of underrepresented and underserved students in … Read More
How FIRST® LEGO® League Develops Crucial Soft Skills in Early Childhood
July 25, 2018
Soft skills–the less obvious social skills such as communication, self-control, leadership, critical thinking, and creativity–have received lots of attention in recent years. As noted in a report by Forbes, employers across … Read More
Introducing the FIRST in STEM Podcast
July 13, 2018
Introducing FIRST in STEM. A podcast created by FIRST in Texas to share the stories behind student-led K-12 robotics teams, coaches, mentors, volunteers, workforce partners and FIRST leadership in the … Read More
Discovering Soft Skills and Their Increasing Importance in the Workplace
July 2, 2018
Imagine that you’re a hiring manager looking for someone to fill a computer programming position. You have two final candidates. One has a strong resume including evidence of superior programming … Read More
Patrick Felty Named Executive Director
May 19, 2018
FIRST in Texas announced that its Board of Directors has named Patrick Felty to the position of Executive Director, effective immediately. Felty previously served as the Development Director at FIRST … Read More
What STEM Advocacy Really Means (And Why It’s a Game Changer for Kids)
May 1, 2018
Advocacy of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in our education systems and communities is life-changing for young Texans. Just ask Paula. At nine years old, Paula’s favorite subject is math. … Read More