About USRA

USRA (Universities Space Research Association) is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA is the operational partner for FIRST LEGO League Jr and FIRST Tech Challenge. Learn more at: https://www.usra.edu. 

About Maryland FLL

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges and develop important life skills. UMBC is the Operational Partner for Maryland FLL. Learn more at: https://marylandfll.org

About FIRST Chesapeake

FIRST Chesapeake, dba VirginiaFIRST, is an independent non-profit that brings the FIRST Robotics Competition program to high school students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Using the robots as the vehicle, we reinforce technical concepts while teaching life skills such as leadership, innovation and teamwork. Working with our corporate sponsors and partner organizations, we are helping to build tomorrow's technology leaders. Learn more at:  https://www.firstchesapeake.org