FIRST in Texas Opens Up a World of Opportunities For Young Engineers
February 7, 2019 6:00 amWhen students dive into the world of FIRST in Texas, they are doing themselves (and their future) a huge favor.... View Article
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Be a STEM Advocate, Support the Mission, Change the World
November 12, 2018 1:48 pmDuring November, FIRST in Texas is celebrating a month of giving! From our upcoming #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign to encouraging volunteers to lend... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA)
October 17, 2018 12:25 pmIn our continuing volunteer spotlight series, this month we look at the role of FIRST Technical Advisors more commonly referred... View Article
Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
October 4, 2018 10:04 amOctober is Global Diversity Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on inclusive values–the kind of values that... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight Focus: Judges
September 19, 2018 5:42 pmOur focus this month is on volunteers and the critical role they play in the success of event support as... View Article
Volunteerism: Your Chance to Change a Student’s Life (And Your Own)
September 6, 2018 9:45 amTexans love volunteerism. It’s easy to see why: most volunteering opportunities are satisfying and positive. You get to help others... View Article
Investing in the Future STEM Workforce
August 9, 2018 8:00 amIt’s not every day you find a community investment program that: Encourages STEM education and the development of 21st-century work/life... View Article
How FIRST® LEGO® League Develops Crucial Soft Skills in Early Childhood
July 25, 2018 10:33 amSoft skills–the less obvious social skills such as communication, self-control, leadership, critical thinking, and creativity–have received lots of attention in... View Article
Discovering Soft Skills and Their Increasing Importance in the Workplace
July 2, 2018 1:39 pmImagine that you’re a hiring manager looking for someone to fill a computer programming position. You have two final candidates.... View Article
What STEM Advocacy Really Means (And Why It’s a Game Changer for Kids)
May 1, 2018 12:00 pmAdvocacy of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in our education systems and communities is life-changing for young Texans. Just ask... View Article