Archive for August, 2008

Innovation First, Inc. and Autodesk, Inc. Release New Robotics Curriculum to Inspire Technology Leaders of Tomorrow

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Greenville, TX and San Rafael, CA– August 27, 2008

To spur greater interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in schools across the globe, Innovation First, Inc. (IFI), a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, and Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets, have released a new curriculum that is now included in the popular VEX Robotics Design System Classroom Lab Kits.

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New VEX Robotics competition: Elevation

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Greenville, TX- August 19, 2008

Dedicated to taking robotics competitions to the next level, VEX Robotics announces Elevation, a new game designed for middle and high school students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Elevation follows last year’s popular Bridge Battle game and will be introduced for the 2008-2009 competition season. The new game for the VEX Robotics Competition is fueled by Innovation First, Inc., a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, and offers an engaging outlet for students around the world to test their robot building skills and compete against one another.

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