
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
- 2022, Research shows that FIRST LEGO League Discover Ignites Early STEM Engagement
- 2022, Research shows that FIRST LEGO League Discover Builds STEM Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning
- 2021, Research shows that FIRST has a lasting impact on girls and young women
- 2021, Research shows FIRST drives STEM engagement and outcomes
- 2021, How to prepare young people for the New World of Work Infographic
- 2021, FIRST Impacts on Learning
- 2021, 5 Ways FIRST Aligns to Goals for Learning Outcomes with 21st Century Students
FIRST Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Impact Highlights
- 2021, Impact Highlights: PDF | Digital Flipbook | Spanish Version PDF | Spanish Digital Flipbook
- 2020, Impact Highlights
- 2019, Impact Highlights
- 2019, Impact Highlights (En español)
FIRST Longitudinal Study
- 2022, Findings at 96 Months – Released April 2022
- 2021, Findings at 84 Months – Released March 2021
- 2020, Findings at 72 Months – Released May 2020
- 2019, Technical Details – Released April 2019
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Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Impacts of After-School Robotics Programming on STEM Interests and Attitudes American Educational Research Association – April 13, 2018
- Do After-school Robotics Programs Expand the Pipeline into STEM Majors in College? Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research 9:2 (2019) 1–13
FIRST LEGO League Discover
FIRST LEGO League Explore
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge
- 2016, FIRST Tech Challenge Impact Infographic
- 2011, FIRST Tech Challenge / FIRST Robotics Competition Cross Program Evaluation, Executive Summary
FIRST Robotics Competition
- 2016, FIRST Robotics Competition Impact Infographic
- 2011, FIRST Tech Challenge / FIRST Robotics Competition Cross Program Evaluation, Executive Summary
FIRST Alumni


How to Help

Meet with your legislator!
- Find your legislator – http://iga.in.gov/legislative/find-legislators/
- Invite them to your shop, school, competitions, open houses, and more!
- 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
- Make a copy of this google doc email template – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g1nC86Ka0e8CDjJYE3pBb-oYsC0WRSA7euR0pm_WExc/edit?usp=sharing
- Edit your copy of the document to include your custom information.
- Find your legislator (above) – State Representative and State Senator (including their Legislative Assistant)
- Send the email to each of them.
Participate in FIRST Day at the Statehouse
- Plan to attend FIRST Indiana Robotics Day at the Statehouse.
- When: February FIRST (1st), 2023
- Where: Indiana Statehouse
- RSVP: https://forms.gle/QJHuhpESZMeX48r36
- 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!