Senior's FIRST

Seniors FIRST is an intergenerational program where 5740 students share their FIRST experiences and learn from retired STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals. Seniors FIRST: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future

The purpose of Seniors FIRST is to spread STEM-related activities and FIRST Robotics while creating opportunities for social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and reminiscing for Senior Living residents. For our students, this is a learning opportunity on many levels. The residents teach the students  about their career experiences and share the history of their individual careers. Throughout this process, our students are learning about the elderly population and the importance of treating older individuals with dignity, respect, and empathy. 5740 students are also acquiring knowledge on how technology interfaces with healthcare and how they can impact the future of Senior Living and skilled nursing care. 

"As a 1955 graduate of North Catholic, I was proud

to attend the NC Robotics presentation at Sherwood Oaks. We certainly didn't have anything like it when I was a student. As a Pitt Engineering graduate with a B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering I am always pleased to see the STEM courses being emphasized. The residents loved the program and especially the one-on-one technical help from the students." - Frank Weiss