MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 3, 2021) — Twenty-one teams will take part at an internationally based robotics competition, FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (ages 9 to 14), hosted by the Quad Cities Engineering & Science Council at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline. Teams will participate in STEM programming at the Quad Cities — Moline qualifier event of FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO® League this Saturday, December 4, 9:30AM–2PM.
Teams will present their excellence in design, programming, research and teamwork in a fun, fast-paced environment. Teams will share their research and prototypes as part of their innovation project for improving transportation to be faster, more reliable, inclusive, and sustainable. Teams will be working to qualify to receive a coveted invitation to the state of Illinois championship in January.
Teams represent students from the following communities: Brimfield (1), East Moline (3), Eureka (1), Galena (3), Geneseo (1), Manlius (2), Moline (3), Normal (1), Orion (3), Tremont (2), Williamsfield (1).
Teams will also have the opportunity to engage with business and industry professionals who will serve as event volunteers.
About QCESC
The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) is a non-profit, all-volunteer umbrella organization whose focus is promoting STEM education and careers. QCESC partners with regional engineering, science and technical societies, and support many STEM student events in the Quad Cities Region including with FIRST. QCESC is celebrating its sixtieth year of operation. Info at www.qcesc.org
About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life-skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies and more than $80 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition for students in Grades 9-12; FIRST® Tech Challenge for Grades 7-12; FIRST®LEGO® League for Grades 4-8; and FIRST® LEGO® League Jr.
