FIRST Indiana Robotics, in partnership with our Student Board of Directors and our teams, is dedicated to pursuing statewide support for FIRST programming.

We believe:

  • All Hoosier children should be able to choose their careers regardless of zip codes or life circumstances.
  • Students learn best when they can take the rigor of the classroom and APPLY those lessons with real-world, hands-on activities.
  • Finally, that learning is even better when mentors guide students.

Our goals:

  • Provide EVERY Hoosier child the opportunity to be on a FIRST team at every age PreK-12
  • Through mentorship, encourage Hoosier children to STAY in Indiana for post-secondary education.
  • Build a strong and sustainable STEM workforce pipeline for Indiana Employers.

Please read the bill we have submitted in the 2023 General Assembly Session – HB1382

Impact of FIRST

Impact Briefs

FIRST Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Impact Highlights

FIRST Longitudinal Study

FIRST LEGO League Discover

FIRST LEGO League Explore

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Alumni

Majoring in STEM

How to Help

Meet with your legislator!

  1.  Find your legislator – http://iga.in.gov/legislative/find-legislators/
  2.  Invite them to your shop, school, competitions, open houses, and more!
  3.  Maintain a working relationship with your elected officials by updating them on your progress throughout the season.

Ask your legislator to support our bill!  HB 1382

  1. Make a copy of this google doc email template – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g1nC86Ka0e8CDjJYE3pBb-oYsC0WRSA7euR0pm_WExc/edit?usp=sharing
  2. Edit your copy of the document to include your custom information.
  3. Find your legislator (above) – State Representative and State Senator (including their Legislative Assistant)
  4. Send the email to each of them.

Participate in FIRST Day at the Statehouse

  1. Plan to attend FIRST Indiana Robotics Day at the Statehouse.
  2. When: February FIRST (1st), 2023
  3. Where: Indiana Statehouse
  4. RSVP: https://forms.gle/QJHuhpESZMeX48r36
  5. Who: We are looking for teams from all FIRST levels to attend and be prepared to share your robot, your community outreach, and your stories!