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PFW hosts FIRST LEGO League's northern Indiana semi-state tournament Saturday


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Created through a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Group, the FIRST LEGO League is a program that inspires young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and fosters valuable life and career skills through hands-on learning.

The article from 21Alive News discusses the upcoming First Lego League (FLL) Northern Indiana Semi-State Tournament hosted by Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The event will see teams of students from grades 4-8 competing in various challenges that test their skills in robotics, coding, and problem-solving. Participants will showcase their Lego robots, which they have programmed to navigate obstacle courses and complete missions. Beyond the technical aspects, the tournament emphasizes core values like teamwork, discovery, and gracious professionalism. The winners of this semi-state competition will advance to the state tournament, with hopes of eventually competing at the world championship. The event not only promotes STEM education but also fosters critical thinking and collaboration among young innovators.

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