Belonging in STEM starts with opportunity

March 6, 2026 by Vicki Mileson
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For many young people, the moment they realise STEM is for them doesn’t happen in a classroom setting. It happens when they get the chance to build something, solve a problem or lead a team. At FIRST UK, we see that moment every year through our FIRST Tech Challenge programme — when young people step […]

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