i.am FIRST is our initiative to bring FIRST Robotics programs to the youth of Boyle Heights. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a world-class robotics competition combining the excitement of sports with the rigors of engineering.
We are proud to partner with inventor and FIRST Robotics founder Dean Kamen to encourage and celebrate the engineering prowess of kids everywhere. “I’m proud to help FIRST inspire young people to pursue science and technology careers… The experience that students gain and the values they learn in FIRST programs are crucial to creating the innovative problem solvers of tomorrow.” — will.i.am
[embed]https://youtu.be/4SwsswEVXK8?si=QRz8-8Hg3z1lAGWu[/embed] On September 7th, over 100 students and coaches gathered at Benjamin Franklin High School in Los Angeles for the i.am Angel Foundation and LAUSD’s first-ever FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff. The event aimed to energize and prepare students for the…
Read MoreWe are excited to share that two teams from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and i.am Angel Foundation FIRST Tech Challenge Program advanced from the District Championship to the FIRST Championship in Houston. This prestigious competition brings…
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/DXcgzDrq6uI?si=ZxKYCicV6pUXGK8V[/embed] We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievements of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) during the 2023-2024 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Season! This season featured the “FIRST IN SHOW” game, presented by Qualcomm, which emphasized the integration…
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/-3TZSrd5qBQ?si=BGfu6jeyDOGz9yeI[/embed] Clinton Global Initiative 2023's Spotlight Session on September 19th, featuring will.i.am and Secretary Miguel Cardona as they delve into the challenges faced by the current generation of students. These students are challenged daily, navigating global conflicts, pandemics, and the…
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/nDcgAuEzXHI?si=mJvUqEXzjhO0tlwB[/embed] The Tech Interactive honored will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, November, 4th of 2023. This recognition was for his commendable efforts…
Read MoreIn June of 2021, the i.am/Angel Foundation and the Los Angeles Unified School District partnered together to announce an initiative to create robotics teams for over 400 LAUSD middle and high schools. This initiative was a first of its kind…
Read MoreMercedes-AMG cooperation with innovator, tech entrepreneur and global star will.i.am reaches a new level: Boundary-pushing and purpose-led re-imagined vehicle collaboration revealed in Miami during Formula 1™ Grand Prix USA Weekend Affalterbach/Miami. Mercedes-AMG's collaboration with multi-platinum American musician, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist…
Read MoreLOS ANGELES (June 23, 2021) – Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner and musician, tech entrepreneur and philanthropist will.i.am today announced a new effort to expand STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) education for students in underserved communities.…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges to the schools and programs the i.am Angel Foundation supports, and robotics was one hit the hardest. Due to COVID guidelines and restrictions, most of our teams weren’t able to meet in person, which…
Read MoreWith the steady pace of vaccinations and California transitioning into less restrictive tiers, we’re happy to report that some of our students are returning to learning on campus. Last week we helped to welcome students back at the Boyle Heights…
Read MoreBlack Eyed Peas front man will.i.am returns to campaign mode with his new song “American Dream” that is kicking off a $5 million GoFundMe fundraising initiative today to benefit the i.am Angel Foundation. [embed]https://youtu.be/1NjH_pVai2M[/embed] Education is a core building block…
Read MoreCheck out this interview that VoyageLA did with our FIRST Robotics Team from Watts, CA! Thank you to VoyageLA for highlighting our students' stories. Today we’d like to introduce you to First Robotics Team 6904: TeraWatts. So, before we jump…
Read MoreAlthough the COVID-19 virus forced a Stay at Home order in Los Angeles, our three LA-based FIRST Robotics Competition teams were fortunate enough to compete at the LA Regional before the order was issued. On the weekend of March 8th,…
Read MoreThe i.am Angel Foundation is proud of all of our scholars. From CalState LA to Brown University, these students have earned their right to an i.am Scholarship. One of those students, Mariano Bonilla, is currently attending USC and majoring in…
Read MoreThe i.am Angel Foundation has again awarded STEM scholarships to students for the 2019/2020 school year. This year, there were 13 lucky students who qualified for a scholarship. These students met the criteria which include being enrolled in a 4-year…
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