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About FIRST

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit organization that aims to inspire young people in STEM fields through various robotics programs.

Founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, FIRST provides real-world STEM experiences through competitions like FRC.

About Our Team

FRC Team 1811 FRESH from East Side High School in Newark, NJ was started in 2006 by Andrea Mullen, a former Chemistry teacher at the school. Back then, the team had only six students, one drill, and a tiny closet to work in. Andrea was the only mentor, but she believed in the team and helped it grow.

The team name, FRESH, which stands for FIRST Robotics East Side High, has stayed the same since the beginning. It became a symbol of who we are and where we started. Over time, more students joined, and the team began to grow stronger with each season.

Today, Team 1811 has 25 student members, two mentors, and one graduate mentor. David Koethe joined in 2010 and has always lifted the team up. Silvia Duarte joined in 2019 and is always ready to help anyone who needs it. Together, we continue the FRESH legacy. Working hard, helping each other, and always moving forward.

Recent Achievements

We are proud of our accomplishments in robotics and innovation!

Our Sponsors

East Side High School

Governing Authority

Newark Board of Education

Funding Authority

Panasonic

Corporate Sponsor

Comcast

Corporate Sponsor

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