Purdue FIRST Programs

Purdue FIRST Programs (PFP) is a student organization based at Purdue University in Indiana. Our college students who work together to support the mission and vision of FIRST, primarily through student mentoring and event volunteering. PFP can be found at 3 of Purdue's campuses: West Lafayette, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.

Currently, Purdue FIRST Programs supports almost 30 elementary and middle school FIRST Lego League and FIRST Tech Challenge teams and 4 FIRST Robotic Competition teams. Purdue FIRST Programs also holds a fall qualifying tournament for FIRST Lego League with a FIRST Tech Challenge competition, a spring competition for FIRST Lego League teams, and an offseason competition for FRC teams. In addition, PFP also participates in outreach events throughout the year on campus and in the community.

Purdue FIRST Programs inspires in youth and their communities an appreciation of science and technology, while developing life skills, passion, and leadership through mentoring and hands-on activities that provide opportunities for personal growth.