FIRST Chesapeake uses robots as the vehicle to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based leadership enrichment programs and competitions to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Our mission is to: - Inspire youth to become science & technology leaders by engaging them in robotics programs that build STEM skills - Promote the spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship - Foster valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and creative thinking - Help young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in our technology-driven global economy - Encourage students to pursue STEM-based academics and future careers. FIRST C... read more FIRST Chesapeake uses robots as the vehicle to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based leadership enrichment programs and competitions to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Our mission is to: - Inspire youth to become science & technology leaders by engaging them in robotics programs that build STEM skills - Promote the spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship - Foster valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and creative thinking - Help young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in our technology-driven global economy - Encourage students to pursue STEM-based academics and future careers. FIRST Chesapeake operates under the umbrella of VirginiaFIRST, a registered 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1999. Our programs directly impact over 8,000 middle and high school students. Each year, 60,000+ individuals attend 20+ robotics events and workshops in the FIRST Chesapeake District. FIRST Chesapeake also works closely with our local FIRST partners to bring a seamless progression of K-12 STEM-based programs to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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