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.