Hello FIRST Teams! I had a request to send out an email to all our rookies to help explain what FIRST Choice is and to help folks understand the Virtual Kit of Parts (VKOP).  It occurred to me that we have a lot of turn-over with students and mentors, so I thought a good portion of Read more about What the heck is the Virtual Kit of Parts?[…]

For several years the LSU College of Engineering has been involved with FIRST by hosting FIRST kickoff and launch events, providing robotics mentors to FIRST K12 teams, and enrolling numerous FIRST alumni in our degree programs… and now we are excited to strengthen our ties to FIRST students even more by launching our own FIRST Read more about FIRST Robotics Scholarship – Louisiana State University[…]

Looking for a hotel for Bayou?  Each hotel room booked in one of our blocked hotels means a donation to the Bayou Regional from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau PLUS a commission to the event from each hotel.  But that’s not the only way booking in our blocks helps pay for the Bayou.  For every Read more about Book your 2019 Bayou Hotels[…]

The 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition is officially underway, as teams have registered and the Bayou Regional is FULL! We are holding spots for rookie teams only.   MEET THE 2019 BAYOU TEAMS! We’re excited to announce that the 2019 Bayou Regional will again be an International Competition!  The states and countries that will be participating Read more about 2019 Bayou Regional INTERNATIONAL Competition is full![…]

FIRST in Louisiana is doing amazing things! Starting this Fall, FIRST Robotics I, II, III, & IV will be available elective course codes accepted into most State of Louisiana approved pathways! Contact Eric Smith, our curriculum specialist and FIRST Senior Mentor, with questions or for more details on how you can make these course codes Read more about New 2018-2019 Course Codes![…]