Susan Ashmore, Development Director
November 16, 2018
With a wealth of experience and a passion for education and innovation, Susan Ashmore is right at home as the new Development Director for FIRST in Texas. Education and Background … Read More
Articles from the FIRST Updates Category
Be a STEM Advocate, Support the Mission, Change the World
November 12, 2018
During November, FIRST in Texas is celebrating a month of giving! From our upcoming #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign to encouraging volunteers to lend their support, we’re excited to turn our focus to all … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA)
October 17, 2018
In our continuing volunteer spotlight series, this month we look at the role of FIRST Technical Advisors more commonly referred to as FTAs. According to the FTA Volunteer Roles and … Read More
Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
October 4, 2018
October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on inclusive values–the kind of values that inspire organizations to help the underserved and underrepresented in their … Read More
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