NYC FIRST inspires and empowers students from diverse communities across New York City to engage with STEM and robotics in meaningful and joyful ways. We create authentic learning experiences that encourage young people to think critically and creatively, and to persevere. NYC FIRST is investing in New York City’s future by preparing the next generation of innovators and leaders.
NYC FIRST is building out a new STEM-based civic infrastructure that broadens resources, delivers opportunity and sets young people on pathways to success academically and professionally through engaging and quality STEM education and robotics programming. This vision is centered on our network of STEM Centers, which level the playing field by centralizing valuable resources – including computing, software, fabrication equipment and expert NYC FIRST staff and mentors – and nurturing a powerful, close, socio-economically integrated community, in a highly cost-effective, scalable structure.
STEM education opens doors to fulfilling learning experiences and careers, but too many of New York City’s youth don’t have access to engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics resources. Without meaningful opportunities to discover and apply STEM, they don’t pursue it in school or professionally.
We provide the spark that leads to a lifetime love of STEM. Every student in our programs finds building blocks of confidence and character necessary to succeed in any field and career they choose.
All young New Yorkers deserve access to inspiring STEM education and the opportunities that come with it. People like you are creating pathways to a future where STEM leaders reflect the diversity—and excellence—of our city. There are lots of ways to get involved:
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