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First Robotics Competition

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.

This year's game

Rebound Rumble Logo

First Tech Challenge

FTC is designed for those who want to compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams of up to 10 students are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.

This year's game

Bowled Over Logo

First Lego League

Children are immersed in real-world science and technology challenges. Teams build LEGO-based robots and develop research projects. Through their participation, children develop valuable life skills and discover exciting career possibilities while learning that they can make a positive contribution to society.

This year's game

FLL

Junior First Lego League

FIRST introduces younger children to the exciting world of science and technology. This program features a real-world challenge to be solved by research, critical thinking, construction, teamwork, and imagination. Guided by adult coaches, teams use LEGO® bricks to build a model with a motorized part and develop a coordinating poster to illustrate their journey.

This year's challenge

Snack Attack Jr FLL challenge
FUTURE ENGINEER
Xitali Juarez
It seems that being FIRST is part of Xitlali's mantra. She's the very first person ever featured as a future engineer on this website. She is also the first member of FRC team 3017 to get accepted in MIT.
OUR ALUMNI
Daniel Krastev
Daniel Krastev graduated in 2011. He is now pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Princeton. When he was a student at Francis Lewis, he was the Manufacturing Captain of Team 3017.

FRC Team 3017 wrapped the build season up with "bag and tag"

Team 3017 and Robot
FRESH MEADOWS, NY

After six long weeks of hardwork, Team 3017 successfully finished building their robot for this year's challenge - Rebound Rumble..

FTC Team 4995, Winning Alliance Captain, FTC Team 3006, Winning Alliance 1st Pick at Connecticut Conquest.Connecticut Conquest Winners 4995 and 3006

West Hartford, CT - March 3, 2012.

At the conclusion of the tournament, Team 4995, aka "The Super Trouble Makers"was named the Winning Alliance Captain, making eligible to compete at the World Championships in St. Louis, MO. Team 3006 (Terabots) was also part of the winning alliance as the first picked team.

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