Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will host the Massachusetts FIRST LEGO League Championship on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This exciting event, which is free and open to the public, will feature 72 teams from across Massachusetts and Jamaica, all competing for a chance to showcase their skills in robotics, teamwork, and innovation, and a bid to the FLL World Festival and Open Tournaments
The FIRST LEGO League competition challenges students ages 9 to 16 to solve real-world problems by building and programming robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology. Throughout the event, participants will demonstrate their creativity, technical skills, and collaborative spirit in a series of thrilling challenges. The event is an excellent opportunity for families, educators, and future engineers to witness the power of STEM education and robotics.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Harrington Auditorium,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Full event information can be found here.
This weekend’s event is one of several robotics tournaments held at WPI throughout the year and underscores the university’s dedication to inspiring the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). WPI has been a proud supporter and host of FIRST events for over two decades, providing mentorship, resources, and educational opportunities for students interested in robotics and STEM fields. The university’s partnership with FIRST has helped foster a vibrant community of young innovators, offering a platform where they can explore STEM concepts in a hands-on, engaging environment.
