WHAT: Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Junior
Engineer/Professional Engineer program (JEPE) and the Tennessee Valley
Authority are hosting a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition
of Science and Technology) robotics exhibit. FIRST participation encourages students to pursue
education and careers in STEM-related fields and inspires them to become
leaders and innovators. These students are likely to be one of our
nation’s future Public Power
professionals.
Each year during
the first week of October, MLGW celebrates Public Power, electricity that comes
from a community-owned and -operated utility which provides reliable and safe
not-for-profit electricity at a reasonable price while protecting the
environment. There are more than 2,000 public power utilities across the nation
powering 48 million people. We invite
you to join us to see teams demonstrate their LEGO and robotic creations.
MLGW’s brand new “Terminator” bucket truck will also be on exhibit. The bucket
truck is wrapped with safety messages in a comic book style format.
WHO: Students will comprise teams from seven
schools who will showcase their robotic and LEGO creations. Representatives
from MLGW, TVA and team sponsors will be in attendance.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 9:30-10:45
a.m.
WHERE: MLGW Administration Building Lobby and Auditorium
220 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN
NOTE: (Parking is
available at MLGW’s Second Street Lot. Tickets can be validated at Guard’s desk
for visitors)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FIRST (For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
inspires young people's interest and participation in science and technology
through innovative programs. Find out more about FIRST Showcases at firstinspires.org.
MLGW and TVA support developing a future workforce
skilled in the practical application of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM). Robotics programs provide a fun, competitive way of
encouraging STEM skills in all children regardless of gender, race or
socioeconomic background.
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