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December 19, 2007

Geeks and robots: They go together

Who doesn't like robots?

Learn how you can help high school students in Rhode Island build their own robots and compete in the FIRST Robotics Challenge.

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program supplies high schools with robotics kits and instruction on how to bring them online.

Team members from RI FIRST will address the Providence Geeks at AS220 tonight at 5:30, giving background on robotics programs, the kids involved, and geeks and robot-lovers know how they can sign up to help.

Providence Geeks meets monthly, usually at AS220.

The group’s mission, according to its Web site, is to help Rhode Island’s digital innovators connect, collaborate, and ultimately make the City-State and its geeks leaders in information technology.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 3:35 PM | Permalink

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