Monthly Archives: August 2011

FLL Meeting / Memphis FLL Contest Announced

Posted on August 26, 2011 by dkohn96

Yesterday at the Teaching and Learning Academy, an informational meeting was held for those interested in forming teams (see photo). The turnout for the meeting was FANTASTIC (thanks for everyone who turned out)! At the meeting, the 1st FLL contest … Continue reading →

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George C. Devol, Inventor of Robot Arm, Dies at 99

Posted on August 16, 2011 by dkohn96

From: New York Times By JEREMY PEARCE Published: August 15, 2011 George C. Devol, a largely self-taught inventor who drew from science fiction to help develop Unimate, the revolutionary mechanical arm that became a prototype for robots now widely used … Continue reading →

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First Lego League Forming Teams In Memphis

Posted on August 12, 2011 by dkohn96

If you are interested in starting a FIRST Lego League Team in Memphis, MCS along with US First will be holding a FIRST LEGO League Interest Meeting on Thursday, August 25 from 3:30 pm.- 5:00 pm at the Teaching and … Continue reading →

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