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Robotic invasion coming to downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS • They’ve trounced hundreds of robotics teams at regional and state competitions. And Thursday, about 12,000 students in safety goggles will convene at the Edward Jones Dome and America’s Center for the chance at world champion status.
It’s the fourth year in a row that U.S. FIRST — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — has held its top competition here, drawing competitors from 38 countries.
The matches will be timed and intense. The crowds thick. The stands loud.
Through it, thousands of students will demonstrate their knowledge of programming, and electrical and mechanical engineering.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/7cc64cad-26ea-5271-85e7-b6cd6b1e0bd1.html
