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FIRST Mission: To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that  inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.   This is a national organization 

FIRST Programs: CRMS participates in FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). 

FIRST in Texas: is the regional partner for FIRST programs in Texas. They provide resources, support, and organize events within the state. This is a state organization.

FIRST Inspires: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is a global youth-serving nonprofit and robotics community founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen. It offers PreK-12 STEM programs (FIRST Robotics Competition, Tech Challenge, LEGO League) that foster innovation, teamwork, and technical skills through mentorship and mentor-based challenges.