NYC FIRST (@nycfirst) header
NYC FIRST (@nycfirst) profile picture

NYC FIRST

@nycfirst

Official Twitter feed for NYC FIRST, inspiring students to pursue careers in #STEM

 New York City and Westchester
nycfirst.org/
Joined October 2010
  • Tweets7K
  • Following2.1K
  • Followers4.2K
2.1KMedia
Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)Photo by NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
We held the festival of the FLL Discover program.💚 Through the program, the children gain self-confidence from a young age, develop learning habits and teamwork skills! 😊 We really enjoyed working with the children, exposing and teaching them robotics! 🧡
Image from Team Sycamore 5614 (@TeamSycamore)
Image from Team Sycamore 5614 (@TeamSycamore)
Image from Team Sycamore 5614 (@TeamSycamore)
Image from Team Sycamore 5614 (@TeamSycamore)
1
1
84
Get your backstage sneak peek at the #CRESCENDO presented by @GHaasFoundation season with a 🎶special🎶 debut! hubs.ly/Q026zx1D0 #FIRSTINSHOW
7
2
17
2,965
Was happy to attend & support the annual Robotics competition in John Dewey HS hosted by @nycfirst. So many talented students from 14 schools participated. Everyone won!!!
Image from Council Member Ari Kagan (@CMAriKagan47)
Image from Council Member Ari Kagan (@CMAriKagan47)
Image from Council Member Ari Kagan (@CMAriKagan47)
3
2
12
1,039
Agastya International Foundation was invited again to the Clinton Global Initiative 2023! We found common ground with @nycfirst NYC FIRST, creators of meaningful & joyful STEM/Robotics programming for New York City learners. #ClintonGlobalInitiative #NYCFirst #Robotics
1
108
Replying to @nycfirst
@nycfirst
JBV (@Engineezy) profile pictureJBV@Engineezy1 Sep 2023
Gamechanging Mechanical Design App
1
95
Last week teens across NYC and the Hudson Valley faced off in the 2022 @NYCFIRST regional robotics competition, and it was STEM-rific! We take pride in sponsoring the engineers of tomorrow, so we're offering educators $1,000 #STEM grants. Learn more: spr.ly/6018zBnmC.
1
1
#CSD6 & #NYCFirst invite you to our FIRST #D6STEMExpo on June 4 from 1-4PM at @ArmoryNYC. Our colorful flyers attached align with the Carnival theme to #showcase school-based #STEM work. Join us to find out more about project-based learning and all things STEM in District 6!
D6 STEM Expo flyer in pink The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

ALT D6 STEM Expo flyer in pink The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

D6 STEM Expo flyer in blue The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

ALT D6 STEM Expo flyer in blue The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

D6 STEM Expo flyer in green The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

ALT D6 STEM Expo flyer in green The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

D6 STEM Expo flyer in orange The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

ALT D6 STEM Expo flyer in orange The D6 STEM Expo will be on: DATE: Saturday, June 4th TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM LOCATION: Armory Track, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 [between 168th & 169th Street].

5
5
Wonderful news! Thank you from the team 🥰🥰🥰
NYC FIRST (@nycfirst) profile pictureNYC FIRST@nycfirst19 Aug 2021
Congratulations to our first #BuildBeyondCADChallenge winner, Brian! 🎉🥳 We were so impressed that you not only designed a contactless tool, but also brought it to life! There's still time to submit your design for Week 3! To do so, please visit: ow.ly/ZhXN50FUmLo
Image from NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
1
1
Our grantee @nycfirst is using their "Robot in a Box" program to ignite interest in a career in STEM. Learn more about how they're giving the students this opportunity here: pix11.com/news/brooklyn-bots…
1
1
Replying to @FIRSTweets
@FIRSTweets @nycfirst fosters a love of science and technology in pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students worldwide. We're proud to partner with their innovative robotics programs! businessinsider.com/sc/how-s…
3
6
During the pandemic, @nycfirst faced a clear challenge - how do you translate highly nuanced, experiential educational programming to a remote context? The answer: Robot in a Box. siegelendowment.org/insights…
Image from Siegel Family Endowment (@siegelendowment)
2
1
3
What is the best advice that you were given, or would give someone else, on a FIRST Robotics Competition team? #wednesdaywisdom
2
3
13
Wondering what next season’s Challenge will be? 👀 Here’s a sneak peek at #CARGOCONNECT! Check it out below and stay tuned for more info!
4
53
23
122
Being a rookie is a challenging, but memorable experience 🤓
NYC FIRST (@nycfirst) profile pictureNYC FIRST@nycfirst9 Apr 2021
What’s something you wish you could say to your rookie self? We asked our Youth Council to share what they’d write in a letter to their rookie selves. Read the full letters in our latest blog post: nycfirst.org/blog/youth-coun…. Share what you’d write in your letter!
Image from NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
Image from NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
Image from NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
Image from NYC FIRST (@nycfirst)
1
4
Saunders Robotics Update: Jullian Payamps from ECC 11 working on getting longer range for the robot. @FIRSTNYC competition is coming up soon! @Saunders2344 @YonkersSchools
Image from Saunders High School (@Saunders_HS)
3
13
Due to system issues in the submission portal that teams experienced yesterday, FIRST Robotics Competition is extending the deadline to submit for the At Home Challenges to Friday March 5th at 3pm ET. See the upcoming FRC Team Blast for more details!
14
1
51
Did you know @firstlegoleague released a guide to help teams run the #PLAYMAKERS season remotely? Check out the "Explore Guide for Distance Education" here: bit.ly/37mDURO
Image from LEGO Education (@LEGO_Education)
10
1
21
Hey teams! How're your innovation projects for the FIRST Innovation Challenge presented by @Qualcomm coming along?! The portal closes THIS Thurs, 3/4 so make sure you submit before then! 20 FTC teams will advance to the Global Innovation Awards. Submit: info.firstinspires.org/innov…
Image from FIRST Tech Challenge (@FTCTeams)
2
12
NYC FIRST retweeted
FIRST (@FIRSTweets) profile picture
FIRST@FIRSTweets18 Feb 2021
IT'S TIME!!!!!
National Air and Space Museum (@airandspace) profile pictureNational Air and Space Museum
@airandspace18 Feb 2021
The #CountdownToMars is on! Three ways you can tune in today: 1 pm ET: Our Perseverance pre-landing live chat: s.si.edu/2ZcUQpC 2:15 pm ET: @NASA coverage of the landing: nasa.gov/live 2:30 pm ET: @NASA_es's #JuntosPerseveramos broadcast: youtu.be/upLM5yGVKLg
Orange tint applied to a rendering of the rover landing on Mars with a sky crane over it.

ALT Orange tint applied to a rendering of the rover landing on Mars with a sky crane over it.

2
11
39
NYC FIRST retweeted
FIRST (@FIRSTweets) profile picture
FIRST@FIRSTweets9 Jan 2021
The details of the FIRST Innovation Challenge presented by @Qualcomm have finally been revealed! We are so excited to see how @ftcteams and @frcteams change the game and help people become (and stay) physically and mentally healthy and fit! #FIRSTGAMECHANGERS
Image from FIRST (@FIRSTweets)
27
3
78
Load more