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Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.
CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum 2025: Celebrating Leadership, STEM, and Next-Gen Talent
From classroom to career, Connecticut’s future innovators (and FIRST programs!) were on full display at the 2nd Annual Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum!
Sep 123 min read
Diving in to Week 1 in New England: Granite State District Event
We did it...REEFSCAPE IS HERE! 66 teams worked hard for two months to make it to a Week 1 event this year, with half at GSD March 1–2!
Mar 42 min read
![[ACTION] FRC District Event Info + Surveys](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_524503685d2d49c2a814e883359b6a26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_524503685d2d49c2a814e883359b6a26~mv2.jpg)
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[ACTION] FRC District Event Info + Surveys
We are excited for the official REEFSCAPE competition season to start in just 10 days! We have created some new resources for teams this...
Feb 191 min read
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[ACTION] FRC Event Accommodations
NE FIRST is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. Please fill out the form linked below or on nefirst.org/teams to help...
Jan 211 min read
Warm Holiday Wishes from NE FIRST!
We hope our students, alumni, mentors, teachers, team parents, volunteers, supporters, family and friends have a wonderful holiday...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
![[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg)
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[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden loss of Clare Greenlaw, mentor for FIRST Team 172, The Northern Force, and the...
Dec 8, 20241 min read
Make your impact in 2024!
As 2024 comes to a close, we need your help to celebrate our history—and invest in our future. What do YOU remember from your rookie year?
Dec 3, 20241 min read
![[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png)
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[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer
NE FIRST is looking for venues interested in hosting a 2026 FRC District Event! A full list of requirements and expectations is available.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg)
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[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings
Thanks to everyone who made the inaugural New England Mentor Conference a success this summer! Recordings of presentations are now available
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_598,h_450,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg)
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[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks
Take advantage of opportunities and benefits thanks to our sponsors and supporters!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yAilMPCpoK8/sddefault.jpg)
[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024
NE FIRST hosted two town hall meetings in late November to share updates with FRC teams and take questions.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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[ACTION] 2025 NE DCMP Updates
As we start planning for the 2025 New England District Championship, the planning committee is looking for some feedback from all of you!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
FIRST IN SHOW Act 5: NE FIRST WPI District Event 2024
We've closed the curtains on the final FRC qualifying event in New England, and what a show it was! Worcester Polytechnic Institute...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW New England Week 5 Encore: UNH District Event
District qualifiers are complete! The top half of the district is excited to be invited to the final act of our FIRST IN SHOW season...
Mar 31, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW Act 4: NE FIRST Western NE District Event 2024
Western New England University hosted 36 FRC teams. Special thanks to the Department of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing for hosting
Mar 25, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: Greater Boston District Event
We made it through Week 4 in New England! That left just two competitions before district rankings would be locked and we'd see who is...
Mar 24, 20242 min read
NE FIRST Week 3 Encore: Pine Tree District Event
Three for three: our northernmost event of the entire season, the Pine Tree District Event, returned to the beautiful state of Maine.
Mar 20, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: North Shore District Event
Heading north in the district, the North Shore District Event was our second event during our triple play weekend!
Mar 19, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW Act 3: NE FIRST URI District Event 2024
Week 3 in New England was the perfect time for a trilogy: our only weekend with three distinct FRC events running at the same time.
Mar 18, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: BSU District Event
Four down, seven to go! FIRST Robotics Competition teams in New England put on another show this weekend with CRESCENDO presented by the...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW New England Week 2 Encore: Waterbury District Event
Week 2, encore two! FIRST Robotics Competition teams are amped to keep seeing how CRESCENDO match play is progressing! Wilby High School...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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