Define FIRST

[slickguy2007]

I recently came across an college interviewer who was fascinated about FIRST. He was so fascinated that he actually tripped me up. He asked me in plain simple words, "Define FIRST". He had no prior knowledge of it, but he saw on my application that I was actively involved, but it gave no description of the program. I of course responded with the obvious (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), but there was so much rushing through my head that I just couldn't explain it; the interviewer knew it and he got curious. I have another interview with him in two weeks and I told him that I would have a response for him then. Here is the kicker, he told me I can only explain it to him in 10 words or less (he thought that it would be a challenge for me and he was right.). There are of course "the people, the opportunity and the rush of competing with your pride and joy machine" (already 15 words!). So I am going to ask you the same thing... how do you "Define FIRST"? (It doesn't have to be in 10 words or less though )

If anyone is curious, it was an interview for "The London School of Economics".