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679,000+ youth. 320,000+ volunteers. 110+ countries. It's #morethanrobots. It's a movement. 2022–23: #FIRSTENERGIZE presented by @qualcomm

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Apr 25

From the machines that move us to the technologies that connect us, energy is the resource that keeps the world running. With a critical need to minimize the effects of energy use on our climate, this is the moment to get energized. Innovation cannot wait: https://hubs.ly/Q018KL080

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STEM is everywhere but @FIRSTweets
 shows us it can be FUN. When you are traveling this summer, learn about the G-forces for the rollercoasters.

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Physics and Roller Coasters: G-Force | Theme Park Tourist

Today we’ll be breaking down the distinctions between these three types of force: what they mean, how to recognize them, and which of your favorite rides may feature them. 

Women make up less than 20% of computer scientists and less than 25% of engineers -FIRST Robotics and @SWENext
 promote young women pursuing their interests and passions in both fields! We are a proud SWENext club!

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Power up during the #FIRSTENERGIZE presented by @Qualcomm
 season with free downloadable content! From social graphics and desktop wallpapers to recruitment posters, we have everything you need to fuel your season style. Download now: https://hubs.ly/Q01bCjQC0

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Qualcomm for Good

@QualcommforGood

Happy #PrideMonth!  

Team @Qualcomm
 has marched in the @SanDiegoPride
 parade since 1998. After a two years of virtual celebrations, we can't wait to be back in person with employees, family, and friends to support our #LGBTQ+ community. Join us at the parade on July 16!

Laser Lights, the #RAPIDREACT off-season event we attended this past weekend, hosted by @LaserRobots2077
, was a great experience! 

Ended as the #2 seed after qual matches, got drafted by the #1 seed @team1732
, and went on to win the event with them and Milwaukee Cyber Cheese!

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Human Rights Campaign

@HRC

Jun 9

As we celebrate #PrideMonth, it’s important to know and understand neopronouns to affirm the many identities within our beautiful community. What are neopronouns, you’re wondering? How do you know if you’re using neopronouns correctly? Let us help! 

hrc.org

Understanding Neopronouns

What are neopronouns? How do you use them correctly? This new resource will help you better understand neopronouns.

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 29

Every great innovation begins with wonder, curiosity & the desire to create something that will make a difference. We are proud to witness this imagination & creativity within the FIRST community every day. What's an innovative idea you'd like to bring to life? #morethanrobots

You too can help astrophysicists categorize stunning new images of Jupiter’s clouds.

popularmechanics.com

Calling All Citizens: Become A Jovian Vortex Hunter

You too can help astrophysicists categorize stunning new images of Jupiter’s clouds.

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FIRST LEGO League UK and Ireland

@FLLUK

Jun 27

Registration for the 2022 - 2023 season of #FIRSTLEGOLeague opens soon!
Teams research the topic, communicate their ideas, and code a #LEGO robot.
Watch the trailer and don't forget to register your interest: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ugf4Nzmq40OAGKvdtvd4HCN-Frdrkm9Cn3H29Ry_vwFUQlo0Ukk2TENLQk5TRzdOMlkyUkw0SDVZTi4u&wdLOR=c0EB97704-104D-459C-91A9-DCCA77FBBBCC…

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Jun 29

As the world becomes increasingly connected, this is the moment for us to get energized about innovation. Join us for the 2022-2023 #FIRSTENERGIZE presented by @Qualcomm
 season to start reimagining the future of energy: https://hubs.ly/Q01bfSBC0

Happy #NationalCameraDay!  Did you know that a woman in STEM helped create modern-day camera lenses? 

In 1935, physicist Katharine Burr Blodgett invented an "invisible" or non-reflective glass that is used in camera lenses, microscopes, and eyeglasses.

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Thanks for sharing your #NationalMascotDay photos with us! We loved seeing your team spirit shine through your mascots this past week  #REVDoesMore

Explore four chemical reactions that are critical to society and life on Earth with this interactive from NOVA: Beyond the Elements.

pbs.org

Beyond the Elements: Reactions Interactive | NOVA | PBS

Take a deep dive into four chemical reactions that continue to shape our world.

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Jun 28

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that honors the community's history and uplifts the voices that are fighting for acceptance and LGBTQ+ rights. Read more to learn about the origins of #PrideMonth & ways to celebrate and show support:

community.firstinspires.org

Why Pride Matters: Everything You Need to Know About Pride Month

Learn what Pride Month is, how it began, and ways to celebrate Pride and show support.

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Jun 28

With @Disney
 and Lucasfilm, we’re sharing their story as part of our #BuildTheFuture powered by @starwars
: Force for Change initiative. Read more about Texas Torque: https://hubs.ly/Q01ctVG40 #morethanrobots

community.firstinspires.org

Build The Future Spotlight: Texas Torque

FIRST Robotics Competition team Texas Torque connects a broad community of abilities, genders and backgrounds to provide innovative educational opportunities.

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Jun 28

.@FRCTeams
 1477: Texas Torque connects a broad community of different ethnicities, abilities, genders & backgrounds to provide innovative educational opportunities. The team supports @F1RSTglobal
 teams throughout Africa and has created free @firstlegoleague
 camps in Mexico.

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It's not a girl thing, but this is kind of a girl thing  SASA National Advocacy Conference 2022 (the back row rules!) @FRCteam2199
 @FRC15111
 @frcteam203
 @12596C
 @FIRSTweets
 @SWENext
 @firstlikeagirl

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These images? They’re Mars!

@NASA
’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is releasing one of its last rainbow-colored maps, revealing dozens of minerals found on the Red Planet’s surface. The 5.6-gigapixel map will be released in batches over the next six months. http://go.nasa.gov/39MbGnW

NASA Mars and Johns Hopkins APL

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Our summer builds provide a low key introduction where students learn about the building, coding, outreach, and business aspects of our teams.  We build #morethanrobots and build college and career readiness @ISD279

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Jun 28

Thank you @powerknights501
 for your participation and photos!

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Jun 27

20 @firstlegoleague
 teams from around the world were recognized for their innovative transportation solutions at the 2022 Global Innovation Award presented by @Qualcomm
 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Read more about the 2022 #GlobalInnovationAward winners: https://hubs.ly/Q01fvLfB0

Can you name the 6 types of simple machines? 

Find out how astronauts use simple machines in space in the new STEMonstrations video featuring @astro_kimbrough
. Then go on a scavenger hunt to see how you use them in everyday life!

https://go.nasa.gov/3tVO5rO

Title screen from the STEMonstrations: Simple Machine video showing images of a person using a screwdriver to turn screws on the space station

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FIRST LEGO League UK and Ireland

@FLLUK

Jun 23

Beyond being a world leading #robotics competition,  FIRST® LEGO® League is all about how participants take part, including demonstrating the core values of #innovation, #teamwork, #inclusion and more. Run the programme in your classroom with Class Pack: http://ow.ly/aQUJ50JizRI

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Jun 27

We sat down with recent @FRCTeams
 alum Fifi Teklemedhin to discuss  her experience with FIRST, STEM learning, and how we can foster more diversity and accessibility in the STEM fields. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q01f7vL00 #morethanrobots

FIRST is a community that welcomes & celebrates ALL our participants, & helps them feel comfortable & successful on & off the field. Our all star volunteer Tom, shares his FIRST journey & tools to help team members feel included & supported: http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/promoting-acceptance-and-inclusion-in.html…
#PrideMonth

Day 3 of camp! Today we did “dancing popcorn” which is a new one for us councilors and the students, we then did spheros and snap circuits!! #frcfamily #first #morethanrobots #frc1625

You are worthy  art by hellomynameiswednesday 

If you're struggling, we're here for you: http://thetrevorproject.org/help  #lgbtq #Pride

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Atari would go on to make one of the earliest, and most iconic, arcade video games. Shout out to the real ones who remember what that game was called. Do you know? 

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Can’t wait to see what our FLL-C teams are able to accomplish this upcoming season!!!

“Nobody expects that.”

sciencenews.org

Seven newfound dwarf galaxies sit on just one side of a larger galaxy

Seven newly found dwarf galaxy candidates are stick to just one side of the large galaxy M81. Astronomers don’t know why.

Are we alone in the universe? We don’t have the answer yet, but we are looking! In this episode, our Curious Universe podcast dives into the ways we search signs of life on other planets, alongside @NASAAstrobio
 scientists and experts. 

Check it out: https://go.nasa.gov/3n4r1mU

Illustration of a crowd of people in a valley of mountains looking up at rocket launcing above a ombre sky. The words "NASA's Curious Universe" centered in the middle of the image.

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"Approximately 5% of young adults in the U.S. identify as #transgender or #nonbinary, and an increasing number say they know someone who is trans, according to data released today by @pewresearch
." https://nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/5-percent-young-adults-identify-transgender-nonbinary-us-survey-finds-rcna32315… via @NBCOUT
 #Pride #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Over 5 percent of young adults identify as trans or nonbinary, U.S. survey finds

Adults younger than 30 are more likely than older adults to say their gender differs from their sex assigned at birth, a new Pew Research Center report found.

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Jun 24

Congratulations to the Takevians and all the #GlobalInnovationAward finalist teams!

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FIRST LEGO League

@firstlegoleague

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That’s a wrap on the 2022 #GlobalInnovationAward presented by @Qualcomm! We are so impressed by our finalist teams and their innovative solutions from the #CARGOCONNECT season. Congratulations to the Takevians from Turkey, the winners of this year’s top honors!

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 23

We're loving seeing FIRST CEO @ChrisMooreSport
 discuss innovation with students at the #GlobalInnovationAward!

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FIRST LEGO League

@firstlegoleague

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FIRST CEO @ChrisMooreSport is interviewing young innovators at the #GlobalInnovationAward ceremony. Tune in now on FIRSTtv! http://twitch.tv/firstinspires.

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 23

FIRST was proud to sponsor the Queen City Pride Festival & support the LGBTQ+ community right in our own backyard (in Manchester, NH, where FIRST HQ is located). Local FIRST teams joined the celebration and demonstrated their robots while showing their support. #PrideMonth

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Jun 23

Tune in NOW to the #GlobalInnovationAward presented by @Qualcomm
 on FIRSTtv!

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FIRST LEGO League

@firstlegoleague

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The #GlobalInnovationAward is starting in 30 minutes! Join us on FIRSTtv: https://hubs.ly/Q01fj65Z0. THANK YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors. We could not put on this event without your support. @Qualcomm @CollinsAero @JohnDeere @LEGO_Education @FedEx @USPTO

On #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the inspirational work of some of our own. Meet Marta: mentor, @FIRSTweets
 volunteer, engineer.
Learn about our Careers in Engineering: https://rok.auto/3tMzvCL #INWED22 #LifeAtROK

Design with intention 

#GloballnnovationAward2022
#MoreThanRobots
#CARGOCONNECT
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@FIRSTweets

Jun 23

We can’t wait!

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FIRST LEGO League

@firstlegoleague

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Today’s the day! Join us for #GlobalInnovationAward presented by @Qualcomm at 4:30 PM CT, live from Union Station in St. Louis. We’ll be celebrating the winner, runners-up, Community Choice winner, & all 20 finalists for their amazing accomplishments. https://hubs.ly/Q01fj03B0.

Day two of camp! Today we did licorice towers, catapults out of popsicle sticks, magnets, and shaving foam bookmarks! Super fun day for the kids AND the councilors!!! #frc1625 #first #frc #summercamp #morethanrobots

 In celebration of #WomensEngineeringDay, check out this kahoot about women of science from Verified creator @GalsGuideLib
 https://bit.ly/3O62Iko

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@3M

Jun 21

Going, going – gong! 

Dr. Stefanie shows how sound is no match for 3M™ Damping Foil! 

This innovative technology turns vibrational energy into heat then dissipates it as heat! #Science #STEMeducation #soundscience

The search for a cancer cure has made it all the way to space. In this Innovation Quarterly article, read more about how a high school student experiment conducted on the @space_station
 is helping to discover new treatments.

https://boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/features/innovation-quarterly/2022/06/genes-in-space.pdf…

Creativity. Innovation. Robots. STEM. Stream the score to @Lucasfilm
's #MoreThanRobots, composed by Stephanie Economou, now: https://disneymusic.co/MoreThanRobots

Tune in to the live stream of @firstlegoleague
 #GlobalInnovationAward tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. CT, and hear from 20 Finalist teams as they showcase their innovations.

Sign-up to receive a tune-in reminder here:
https://bit.ly/2XwubUs

On this National Women in Engineering Day, we're celebrating our achievements with the #BuzzBand.  We are all #inventorsandinnovators!

@INWED1919
 @WES1919
  #ImagineTheFuture #WomenInSTEM

Finally back in person! As part of elementary curriculum, @team467
 made presentations about the engineering process. 4th graders were excited to show their ideas-even more excited to see our robot!  More elementary schools tomorrow. #omgrobots #WeAreNE #NEWNE @FRCTeams

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New Tech Institute HS

@NTInstitute

Jun 21

New Tech's #FIRST Robotics Team was on the road again today at Tekoppel & Evans Schools sharing our Robot with K-5 students & showing connections to #STEM.
So far, we've shared 'Archimedes' w/nearly 250 students...with more to come this week! 
@FIRSTINRobotics

@EVSC1

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 22

Explore the essential role that energy plays in keeping our world moving forward during the 2022-2023 #FIRSTENERGIZE presented by @Qualcomm
 season and start innovating today: https://hubs.ly/Q01bfLvk0

What does Mars sound like?

Listen or read along to the latest episode of the #GravityAssist podcast as we take you on a guided tour of the otherworldly sounds recorded by @NASAPersevere
 on the Red Planet: https://go.nasa.gov/3QrnAnH

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover takes a "selfie" with the Ingenuity Mars helicopter in the background on the surface of Mars. The soil behind the rover is disturbed with trademarks from its driving and the surface of the planet is greyish-brown. The sky in the background is the signature brownish-red of Mars.

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These young people fill us with pride. #Pride #lgbtq

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The White House

@WhiteHouse

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This Pride Month, the White House is celebrating LGBTQI+ children and families. Transgender kids and their families visited to talk about what full equality means to them:

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Chris Moore, CEO of FIRST

@ChrisMooreSport

Jun 21

I’ll be at the 2022 @firstlegoleague
 Global Innovation award presented by @Qualcomm
 this week, will you? Don’t worry about travelling, you can attend virtually! Click the link below to register; see you there! #morethanrobots #GlobalInnovationAward

info.firstinspires.org

The Leading Innovators of the Next Generation

Join the celebration for the 2021 FIRST Global Innovation Awards powered by Star Wars: Force for Change. Advancing FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League teams will...

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International Space Station

@Space_Station

Jun 17

This week on #SpaceToGround, the Space Station reaches a million hours of science experiments, Astrobee investigates monitoring machines with sound, and learn more about how remote ultrasound technology tested on the station is helping people on Earth.

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It’s thrilling for parents to see kids find what they’re passionate about - and thanks to @FIRSTweets
, it can be the joy of science, technology, education and math. Here’s how to get your kid started in #STEM! 
https://upworthy.com/parents-are-empowering-their-kids-to-imagine-exciting-new-careers-in-stem… #sponsored

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Parents are empowering their kids to imagine exciting new careers in STEM

FIRST is creating students that are confident, resilient and empathetic.

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FIRST LEGO League UK and Ireland

@FLLUK

Jun 17

Develop your 4-6 year olds’ #STEM and skills and social-emotion with FIRST® LEGO® League Discover. Through a series of tasks and challenges whilst operating under the Core Values, participants develop key habits of #learning: http://ow.ly/YQQo50Jte5A #firstlegoleague

Today is the #SummerSolstice!  

Do you know what makes today special?

Put your knowledge of Earth's yearly trip around the Sun to the test with a printable crossword puzzle.

https://go.nasa.gov/3Oa9mWZ

Crossword puzzle about Earth's yearly trip around the sun with cartoons of a smiling Earth and Sun

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Jun 21

Energize learning with FIRST Professional Development! Designed by the FIRST Education team to prepare attendees for FIRST implementation through the demonstration of STEM learning within FIRST programs, you can attend either in person or remotely: https://hubs.ly/Q01bBVKv0

Thank you, @EastOregonian
 https://eastoregonian.com/news/local/umatilla-high-school-students-build-off-road-wheelchair-for-young-boy/article_90b535be-ecc2-11ec-94d2-2fe054218efc.html… @FIRSTweets

eastoregonian.com

Umatilla High School students build off-road wheelchair for young boy

UMATILLA — Gus Macy, son of Levi and Karla of Baker City, is set for a very enjoyable summer, according to his mother. Team Confidential, the Umatilla High School robotics

Together with Vulcan3835 we have come up with ideas to show that EVERYONE has place in the LGBTQ+ community 
Let us introduce you to our brand new project called “JDY- Just Do You”
As part of the project, we attended to the pride parade in our city!
@FIRSTweets
 @FRCTeams

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 20

“Many young people struggle to envision themselves in STEM fields. Mentorship can combat this self-doubt and help more students discover their path." - FIRST CEO @ChrisMooreSport
. Read more via @Upworthy
: https://hubs.ly/Q01dtqHB0 #morethanrobots

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FIRST students are changing the world through STEM, one challenge at a time

You may have seen them in Disney+'s amazing "More Than Robots" documentary.

In June 1752, Benjamin Franklin conducted his famous kite & key experiment to prove that lightning and electricity are connected. 

Learn more about this electrifying topic & try your hand at making lightning with the ZAP! game from @scijinks
!

https://scijinks.gov/zap-game/

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These @FRCTeams
 students built and programmed this robot, and it’s speeding around the show floor! Retro-reflective tape shines back directly at the sensor so the @FRCBacon1902
 robot knows where to shoot the ball for nothing but net 

Robot uses high-power lasers & AI to instantly identify and target weeds to eradicate them. 

It doesn't disturb the soil or use any herbicides. 

credit: @pascal_bornet
 @carbonrobotics

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PSA: #Trans, including #nonbinary, youth deserve support, respect, and dignity. 

To our #trans youth directly: you deserve to live authentically as yourselves, just like everyone else. #ProtectTransKids #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 19

At FIRST, today we recognize Juneteenth, Freedom Day, a celebration of freedom and the importance of liberation & human rights for all people. We acknowledge the contributions of Black STEM innovators & believe diversity in STEM is key to solving the world’s challenges.

Highlights from our in-house @firstlegoleague
 competition today. We are really proud of how hard the 4th graders worked this year!  @CajonValleyUSD
 @NegkMurphy

How do we grow food in space?

We're discovering the answers: We interviewed botanical researchers at @NASAKennedy
 on how they grow delicious and nutritious foods aboard the @Space_Station
.

Learn more in the new episode of the Curious Universe podcast: https://go.nasa.gov/3HmqvKi

The Curious Universe podcast banner is displayed with onlookers viewing a rocket launch with the Moon and X-59 above.

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Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day #INWED22! On June 23 at 12pm ET join @DiscoverEorg
 and the Congressional Women's STEM caucus for a panel discussion on women and girls in engineering and tech. 

Register Now!  https://bit.ly/3xuhdbM

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International Society of Automation

@ISA_Interchange

Jun 11

Have a great weekend, everybody! 

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We’re having a blast at the @firstlikeagirl
 team booth! #firstlikeagirl #steminist #morethanrobots #ROKevents

Summer? Oh, you mean off season events. Prepping for the #northshoreknockout  June 25 at @Team2992
.  Gearing up a 3039 2.0 as well - Shop E never stops. Go Wildcats!  @DHSWildcats
 @FRCTeams
 @FRCBayou

FIRST

@FIRSTweets

Jun 17

It's time to get energized about the new season & the FIRST Mentor Network is the place to start! Whether your team needs support for fundraising, branding, building, you can create a profile & search for mentors with experience matching your needs: https://hubs.ly/Q01bfSDL0

From simple sequences to complex code, and everything in between, students learn computer science through purposeful play with the #LEGOlearningsystem! 
Learn more:https://bit.ly/3aX9Ws8  
#computerscience #CS #coding

You matter  art by hannahgoodart 

If you're in crisis, remember we're here 24/7 to support you at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat http://thetrevorproject.org/help  #lgbtq

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 16

There are many ways to make a difference in your community & be a great ally for LGBTQ+ individuals & other underrepresented groups. Read more from Queen City Pride on 3 ways you can celebrate Pride & support the LGBTQ+ community through local nonprofits:

community.firstinspires.org

3 Tips For Celebrating Pride & Supporting Your Local LGBTQ+ Community

Tips for celebrating Pride and getting involved locally.

The #GlobalInnovationAward presented by @Qualcomm
 is only a week away! Join us for the live award show hosted by @FIRSTweets
 students Arwen & Trevor on June 23 at 4:30 PM CT on FIRSTtv: https://hubs.ly/Q01dNzpy0

We got to meet @ValFoushee
 and thank her personally for supporting @FIRSTweets
 robotics in  @OrangeCoSchools
 and in our state. #ncfirststrong @OrangeHS_NC
 @CedarRidgeHigh
 @RiverParkElem
 thank you Senator for taking time to meet with you.

Here’s how to use the new feature before heading out this summer.

popsci.com

You can now use Google Maps to find fresh air

Users can now view air quality information in Maps. Google pulls this data from sources like the EPA and PurpleAir.

These videos would make anyone want to participate in robotics! Thanks to @FIRSTweets
, kids of all ages are learning skills that set them up for a successful career and could help change the world. #STEM  
https://upworthy.com/global-robotics-community-first-prepares-students-to-thrive-as-adults… #sponsored

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Global robotics community FIRST prepares students to thrive as adults in a rapidly changing world

Many of these kids are turning pro.

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@FIRSTweets

Jun 16

FIRST is the only sport where every kid can go pro. How has FIRST changed your life? #morethanrobots

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