The AP (12/10) reports the New Hampshire Department of Education announced on Tuesday that “grants from a robotics education fund have been awarded to 101 New Hampshire schools so far up from 57 last year. … The grants totaling $522,000 fund the purchase of robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and competition expenses.” The program is intended “to motivate students to pursue educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while building critical life and work-related skills. Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut said robotics tournaments combine teambuilding, problem solving, and hands-on high-tech experience.”
Complete story at https://manchesterinklink.com/101-new-hampshire-robotics-teams-receive-522k-in-state-grants/