Grants from a robotics education fund have been awarded to 101 New Hampshire schools so far up from 57 last year, the state Department of Education said this week.
The grants totaling $522,000 fund the purchase of robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and competition expenses. Schools can still apply.
The purpose of the program is to motivate students to pursue educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while building critical life and work-related skills.
Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut said robotics tournaments combine teambuilding, problem solving, and hands-on high-tech experience. “Funding is still available, and I would encourage any eligible school with a robotics team, or starting one, to apply,” he said.
To be eligible, students must attend public, traditional or charter schools; the school must develop a…