Partners for Progress of St. Charles County is looking for young people interested in math, science and technology for a robotics showcase this week.
The group will host a "Robotics Showcase" on Aug. 28 at St. Charles Community College.
The showcase encourages students to become the next generation of math, engineering, technology and science professionals, according to a news release.The showcase will run from 7-8:30 p.m. in the college's College Center at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.
The showcase event is designed to promote robotics as an "academic sport" to interest middle school and high school students. As part of the program, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a participating 2009 graduating senior, according to the release.
In 2005, the National Assessment of Educational Progress reported that only 18 percent of high school seniors are proficient in science. And 5 percent of current college graduates earn science, engineering or technology degrees, compared to 66 percent in Japan and 59 percent in China, according to the release.
"A competitive workforce is essential to job growth in St. Charles County," said Randy Schilling, chairman of Partners for Progress, a group of local business and civic leaders. "Participation in robotics is an avenue for students to develop skills necessary high-tech jobs while competing in a team sport."
Showcase activities include robot demonstrations, a video presentation of a robotics competition, one-on-one opportunities with team members, information on math, engineering and technology careers and scholarships, attendance prizes and refreshments.
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