Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Innovation First, Inc to debut VEX Robotics education web page at VexRobotics.com

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Greenville, Texas – November 5, 2007

In an effort to promote greater interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in schools across the globe, Innovation First, Inc., a leader in educational and competitive robotics products today announced the company will debut the Vex Robotics Education Web page, hosted on the Vex Robotics Web site at VexRobotics.com. The new Web page will serve as a resource for educators looking to introduce robotics into their STEM curriculum.

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Innovation First, Inc. and Autodesk Launch Web Site to Promote Robotics Among Students and Educators

Monday, October 8th, 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 8

In an effort to promote greater interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in schools across the globe, Innovation First, Inc., a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, has teamed up with Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets, to launch Robotevents.com. The new web site is designed to encourage students and educators to explore the exciting world of robotics and bring real-world experience to STEM learning.

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VEX Bridge Battle Competition to Debut at Asian Robotics League Championship

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Greenville, Texas – September 13, 2007

Innovation First, Inc., a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, today announced the company will debut “Bridge Battle” at the Asian Robotics League (ARL) Championship being held over two days from October 18-19 in Seoul, Korea at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. “Bridge Battle”, a unique game based on the popular VEX Robotics Design System, was created at the request of ARL organizers for their inaugural competition that will feature more than 400 students representing 100 high school teams from six countries including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. This challenging team-based game will put high school students’ engineering and technology skills to the test as they aim to build the most innovative robots possible and work together to obtain the most points possible.

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