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Program geared to engineers, computer scientists currently working in the robotics field; first course to start in the fall of 2013 Worcester, Mass. (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today announced that it has launched an online, part-time master’s program in Robotics Engineering, making it among the first colleges in the country to offer such a program. The program will be primarily focused toward professionals such as engineers and computer scientists who are...
- Company Adds Robotics to Kid-Friendly Prototyping Truck for Ultimate Cross-Country Summer Maker Tour to Engage and Inspire Next Generation of Innovators - ENFIELD, Conn., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 and SparkTruck have teamed up to create the ultimate maker mobile that will tour this summer to invigorate the maker spirit of children across the country. MINDSTORMS EV3, the new consumer platform designed to introduce a younger generation to the excitement...
Pleygo is a Netflix-like Lego rental service that saves parents money and helps kids develop important life skills New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 When Elina Furman, a mother of a five year old boy who loves to build Lego sets, found her closets full of Lego sets and her bank records showing nearly $5,000 spent on Lego products, she knew she had to find a solution. “It became ridiculous; on the one hand my house was overrun with Lego creations; I found Lego pieces under the bed, in...
Students Develop Professional Engineering Skills, Pursue Career Interests With Next-Generation FIRST Robotics Controller ST. LOUIS, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FIRST Championship - FIRST(®) (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced they are extending their technology partnership through 2019 with the shared goal of creating more scientists and engineers. FIRST engages young people in exciting mentor-based robotics...
Competition Offers Students Creative Way to Excel in Science and Technology RESTON, Va., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Five high school teams sponsored by Bechtel are competing in the 2013 FIRST(®) Robotics Competition (FRC) World Championship in St. Louis April 25-27. They are among 400 teams from around the world that qualified to compete in the event, considered the preeminent celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). (Logo:...
Lee's Summit High School's FIRST robotics team #1730, Team Driven, is scheduled to compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship Event on April 25th-27th in St. Louis. From a pool of more than 2,000 teams from all over the world, 400 will converge on the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis for the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships to be held April 24 - 27. Kansas City, Missouri (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 After six grueling weeks of long nights and early mornings,...
CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4?H Council is proud to announce that 16 4?H Robotics teams have advanced to the national 2013 FIRST Robotics Championship. The competition, organized by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), will take place April 24-27 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri where 4-H Robotics teams will compete among 400 teams for the national title. The?FIRST?Robotics Competition is an...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 10 Michigan High School Teams Receive $30,000 Boost from The Chrysler Foundation Grants Bring the Total for the 2013 Robotics Season to More Than $185,000 The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, today announced additional grants totaling nearly $30,000 to support 10 Michigan high school robotics teams, which qualified to compete for the 2013 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and...
Supporting Six Teams, Patti Engineering Helps Youth Display Expertise in Science and Technology at FRC Auburn Hills, MI (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 Patti Engineering, Inc., a leader in control systems integration, today announced its continuing support for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The annual competition brings together thousands of bright young students to compete in organized teams. Practicing engineers donate their time and expertise to help these teams as they are challenged to...
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: As part of the FIRST(R) (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics State Championship, Bosch will sponsor a VIP Reception and Pit Tour Parade on Saturday, April 13. The FIRST State Championship is free and open to the public. VIP reception attendance is by invitation only. All events are open to the...
