iRobot Launches New Initiative to ‘SPARK’ STEM Education in the Classroom
12/09/09 02:33 PM, 0 Comments
iRobot’s new education initiative – the Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotics Knowledge (SPARK) – centers on a comprehensive library of robotics educational resources designed to increase interest in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in K-12 students. Live demos are also included in the program. iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) announced that it has launched a new education initiative called SPARK (Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotics Knowledge). At http://spark.irobot.com, educators, parents and students can find robot-related resources to help build STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curricula and use the wonder and genius of robots to inspire in students K-12 a curiosity and interest in these subjects. “iRobot is committed to supporting STEM education in schools to revitalize the foundation…
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