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POWERPLAY presented by Raytheon Technologies – Signal Sleeve and TensorFlow
POWERPLAY presented by Raytheon Technologies presents a unique autonomous challenge that uses TensorFlow technology to recognize images on a game-specific element, the Signal. Teams can choose to...
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POWERPLAY℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies Season Team Webinars
FIRST Tech Challenge has scheduled a series of webinars to help teams succeed in POWERPLAY presented by Raytheon Technologies. These calls are specifically for the benefit of teams. Volunteers will...
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Stereotypes continue to be obstacles for many young people, as they are students in school and especially as they start to envision who they want to be as adults. A core tenant of the FIRST mission is...
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New Machine Learning Tool Beta Testing Opportunity
FIRST Tech Challenge is looking for trailblazing teams to participate in a beta test of a new cloud-based tool that has been developed by our fabulous technology team comprised of volunteers and staff....
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Forum Blog
There are a few ways that FIRST Tech Challenge offers help and assistance to our team and volunteer community to ensure their success when competing in, or volunteering for, the program. Outlined below...
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FIRST Tech Challenge SDK 8.1 Has Been Released
Greetings FIRST Tech Challenge Teams!We are pleased to announce the release of the FIRST Tech Challenge Software Development Kit (SDK) version 8.1. This release is an optional upgrade release for teams...
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New Control Hub and Connecting Electronics Videos
A new comprehensive video series on the REV Control Hub and connecting electronics to the hub is now available. The video series has an overview of the FIRST Tech Challenge control system and more...
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New Product Requests for FIRST Tech Challenge
When a vendor proposes a potential new part to FIRST Tech Challenge, the staff work hard to balance multiple factors evaluating the legality of the part. These factors include things like usability...
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POWERPLAY presented by Raytheon Technologies World Championship
The FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship is growing this year and we wanted to share some important early information. The official FIRST Tech Challenge portion of the FIRST Championship presented...
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A Message from Ken Johnson to our FIRST Tech Challenge Community
Hello FIRST® Tech Challenge Teams, Coaches, Mentors, and Volunteers,I’ve had a great journey here at FIRST®. In 2007, the FIRST board of directors approved FIRST Tech Challenge as the third official...
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2023-2024 Game Set Order Instructions
FIRST Tech Challenge 2023-2024 Season OrdersFIRST Tech Challenge Storefront – For US teams Only (excludes Hawaii and Alaska)On Saturday, 9-September-2023 at 12:00pm eastern time, AndyMark game sets...
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Rookie Grants Available Through FTC SIM!
The Argosy foundation is empowering FTC SIM users to take their virtual robotics experience to the next level by providing 108 x $1000 USD grants towards starting a competitive FIRST Tech Challenge...
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Summer learning to support your career path and help your team
Written by Lori Birch, Senior Specialist, Education Workforce DevelopmentLooking to help your team increase knowledge and also improve students' learning for their future careers?If you want content...
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CENTERSTAGE Game Manual Part 1 Release
We’re excited to announce the release of the Game Manual Part 1 – Traditional and Remote! Outlined in this blog are some of the noteworthy changes we want teams to know about going into the 2023-2024...
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Learning skills for your team and gaining industry certifications
In this blog we will cover how to help your team increase knowledge and improve students’ learning for future careers by explaining resources available for students to gain industry credentials.You...
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Learning content available through Thinkscape for FIRST Tech Challenge Teams
Are you looking for content specifically for students in a particular job role? How do you know that the content is relevant for the student on the team and in their job role? FIRST Education has been...
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Take The Time for Youth Safety
By: Kim Wierman, Sr. Director – FIRST LEGO League; JoAnn Halloran, Sr. Program Manager – FIRST Tech Challenge; Collin Fultz, Sr. Director – FIRST Robotics Competition Last fall, FIRST® Robotics...
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Dean’s List Award Updates
Written by: Ashley Marie Johnson, FIRST Robotics Competition Program Specialist & Erin Fadden, FIRST Tech Challenge Project Manager We are so excited to announce some updates to the Dean’s List...
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FIRST Tech Challenge Forums
There are a few ways that FIRST Tech Challenge offers help and assistance to our team and volunteer community to ensure their success when competing in and/or volunteering for the FIRST Tech Challenge...
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Welcoming Rachel Moore as our Senior Director of FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge is excited to welcome Rachel Moore to as our new Senior Director. Rachel brings a wealth of experience from both inside and outside of FIRST. She is a FIRST alumnus and has served...
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