Welcome
FIRST Alumni? Robotics Enthusiast? Chronic Volunteer? You’re in the right place.
About Us
Forged at MIT’s 2.007 (Formerly 2.70), Woodie Flowers’ reimagining of Design and Manufacturing I, FIRST is a global robotics community that prepares students for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Over 35 years later, MIT has established its FIRST Alumni Organization with the help and support of MIT Admissions and the MIT Edgerton Center. Together our mission is threefold:
- To celebrate the involvement of the MIT Community’s past and present involvement in FIRST Programs
- Build meaningful connections between the MIT-FIRST community by connecting through shared interests.
- Use public service and advocacy to advance both the missions of FIRST and MIT.
Upcoming Events
Robot in 3 Days
Robot in 3 Days is an annual build project where FIRST Alumni and teams alike come together to tackle the upcoming game in a marathon challenge right after the game is revealed.
Spring 2026 Experiential Robotics UROP
Coming Soon!
Event/Team Volunteering
MIT Community interested in volunteering: Please see this page for more information.
FIRST Teams/PDPs: Please email first-alumni-exec [at] mit [dot] edu.
Our Supporters
We’re always trying to find new ways to support our continued mission. If you are interested in supporting us in any way, please get in touch @ first-alumni-exec [at] mit [dot] edu.
