NC A&T State University College of Engineering STEM

“To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” ~Dean Kamen, Founder

The mission of FIRST North Carolina aligns with the mission of FIRST - to provide life-changing high-school robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. FIRST North Carolina wants students to thrive in a high tech world with an unbridled passion for skilled trades, engineering, computer science, and corporate problem-solving. FIRST's hands-on approach enables students to "test drive" these areas to see where their interests and aptitudes fit.