For Inspiration and Recognition for Science and Technology (FIRST) is a non-profit charitible organization created by entrepreneur and inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to get young people involved with science and technology. First holds several competitions, including the First Robotics Competition. The central tenent of First is Gracious Professionalism, the maintaining of friendliness, cooperation, and kindness while in a competitive and professional atmosphere. To paraphrase Dr. Woodie Flowers, Gracious Professionalism is like imagining your grandmother is watching everything you do. Click the First logo at the top of this page to be sent to the First website.