README.md

Purdue FIRST Programs

Purdue FIRST Programs (PFP) is a Purdue student organization supporting the FIRST robotics community since 1999 (incorporated 2004).

Mission Statement: We believe that youth STEM programs help build a better future and inspiring others doesn't stop at college. Our Goal is to be involved in the FIRST community and leave it better than we found it.

Purpose: CHALLENGE future leaders, MENTOR current students, ENGAGE the local community

Branches: Exec Board, Events, Media, FRC Mentoring, FTC Mentoring, FLL Mentoring, IT, Current Committees

Meetings: 6-7pm in WALC 2127 (Spring 2026)

Office: DUDL 2472

Annual Public Events

• Boiler Bot Battle ("B3")
• Purdue FIRST Fourms
• FRC Open House
• FIRST Event Volunteering
• Old Events

Commonly Accessed Resources

• 🤝 Volunteering
• 🚸 Youth Protection Training
• 🔗 Boilerlink Page
• 📖 PFP acronyms + dictionary
• 🚗 RM01
• 📔 Branding

ToDos

• PFP History
• ON/OFF-boarding procedures
• reporting system
• FIRST on Resumes