March 11, 2005

Congressman Akin to Address Participants at FIRST Robotics Competition

St. Charles, Mo - Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO), a member of the House Science Committee will address participants at the First Robotics competition 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, March 12 at the Family Arena in St. Charles County.

WHAT: Congressman Todd Akin, a member of the House Science Committee will address high school students as they compete in the First Robotics Competition. The First Robotics Competition provides high school students with hands-on experience solving real-world problems. Student teams work with corporate and community sponsors to brainstorm, design, build, test and compete robots.

WHO: Over 40 teams will compete. The event receives support from NASA and the St. Louis Science Center.

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12

WHERE: Family Arena in St. Charles County

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