First Things FIRST
What does FIRST stand for?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
The only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Mercury
This tool’s crosshead pattern screw design lies in its self-centering property.
Phillips Head Screwdriver
One of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines, combines engineering physics and mathematic principals with material science to design, analyze, manufacture and maintain systems.
Mechanical Engineering
Clara Barton was a famous civil war nurse that founded this medical organization.
The Red Cross
What are the names of the four FIRST programs?
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLL Jr.)
What percentage of the Earth is covered by water?
71%
A stationary tool primarily used for making round holes.
Drill Press
The application of engineering principals and design concepts to medical and biology for healthcare purposes.
Biomedical Engineer
This female scientist is the world’s expert on chimpanzees.
Jane Goodall
"Displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition" was a word first defined and trademarked by FIRST in 2009.
Coopertition
A polygon with four edges and four vertices is also known as a what?
Quadrilateral
A machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations.
Lathe
This branch of engineering uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials.
Chemical Engineering
Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for her development of this theory (that also ultimately killed her).
Radioactivity
The inventor of Gracious Professionalism, Dr. Woodie Flowers, was a professor for this discipline at MIT.
Mechanical Engineering
The type of relationship when two organisms of different species work together to each benefit.
Mutualistic Relationship
A power saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more cutting wheels.
Bandsaw
A professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
Civil Engineering
In 1965, Stephanie Kwolek invented this material - a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber used in combat helmets, cycle tires, and bulletproof vests.
Kevlar
Name 3 of the 6 FIRST Core Values.
Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Fun!
What handy mathematical instrument's days were numbered when the pocket calculator made it to the scene in the 1970s?
The Slide Rule
This machine, known as a CNC, processes a piece of material to meet specifications by following a coded program instruction. What does CNC stand for?
Computer Numerical Control
A professional engineering discipline that takes from broad scientific topics and mathematics to create solutions that will protect and also improve the health of living organisms and improve the quality of the environment.
Environmental Engineering
This American teacher and astronaut from New Hampshire tragically lost her life on the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
Crista McAuliffe