A STEM advocacy/workforce readiness nonprofit which funds, trains, & supports FIRST programs, teams, and events in Texas
The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students. FIRST® participants are significantly more likely to attend college, major in science or engineering, and be outstanding future employees and citizens. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST®, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce.
WHO WE ARE
With guidance and oversight provided by the FIRST® in Texas Board, we disperse hundreds of thousands of dollars in team grants each year. FIRST® in Texas works closely with FIRST®, which inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation and foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
MISSION
FIRST® in Texas’ mission is to increase access to FIRST® programs in Texas. Our vision is that every Texas student has the opportunity to participate in FIRST®Robotics!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM, Inspiration, Innovation, Workforce Readiness, Hands-on learning, and STEM Advocacy
Supporting FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students.
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Amazon IT services, Consumer Electronics, Software Development | Amazon IT services, Consumer Electronics, Software Development | Other 8 Dec 2016 | | |
Samsung Electronics Consumer Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing | Samsung Electronics Consumer Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing | Not capitalistic Partnership Event 8 Apr 2019 | | |
Crunchbase Media, Software Development | Crunchbase Media, Software Development | Other 14 May 2019 | | |
Teva Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Teva Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Not capitalistic Partnership Event 18 Apr 2019 | | |
United Airlines Transport, Airlines and Aviation | United Airlines Transport, Airlines and Aviation | Not capitalistic Partnership Not event 10 May 2017 | | |
Union Pacific Railroad Truck Transportation | Union Pacific Railroad Truck Transportation | Not capitalistic Partnership Event 25 Mar 2019 | |