We are an educational non-profit operating in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas that actively provides science, technology and engineering (STEM) programs to those interested in FIRST robotics and other STEM related programs. We are proud to be the fastest growing STEM program in the Rio Grande Valley in the K-12 community with impressive inclusion, diversity and equity in all of our programs.
Skills Learned with us:
– Programming / Coding
– Soft Skills (Public Speaking / Conflict Resolution / Emotional Learning)
– Business Planning
– Principals of Engineering / Understanding of the Build Process
– Social Media and Marketing Fundamentals
– Team Building / Importance of Working as a Team
We are proud to have been founded in 2015 and have been serving the STEM community in the Rio Grande Valley since then in partnership with FIRST in Texas Foundation and US FIRST.
What is the Mission of FIRST and FIRST RGV?
The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
“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
Engage kids in kindergarten through high school in exciting, mentor-based, research and robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society.
News from FIRST in the Rio Grande Valley
RGV Alumni Association
We are proud to have the FIRST Alumni of the Rio Grande Valley starting in spring, 2019. This association will support the teams of the RGV through mentorship and event support. Alumni members are proud students of the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).
Girls in FIRST RGV- GIRLS in FIRST
- Majority GIRL Teams
- GIRLS in FIRST
- Majority GIRL Teams
Those Enrolled - Title I Family
801 E Fern Avenue
McAllen, Texas 78501
956.320.9311 (Main)
956.217.0989 (Fax)
Proudly serving the counties of: Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr and Zapata
Texas FRC and FTC teams are invited to participate at the UIL Robotics State Championship – FIRST Division in April, 2020. Teams must be from a member school in good standing. Invitations will be based on robot / judging performance. Stay tuned!
All questions regarding UIL Robotics eligibility, membership, and recognition can be sent to dtrussell@uiltexas.org.
We appreciate your interest in FIRST in the Rio Grande Valley. Please take the time to ask any questions you may have, volunteer your time as a mentor to students or at an event. Through donations of your time and/or money we can work together to make sure this program reaches as many students as possible. Lets Make it Loud Together! — Jason Arms, President
