EOU file photo / The robot challenge portion of the annual tournament takes place in the atrium of Badgley Hall. Spectators are welcome on Saturday.

Students compete in LEGO Robotics Tournament at EOU Saturday

News contact: Laura Hancock, University Advancement, 541-962-3585

LA GRANDE, Ore. November 30, 2016 – Eastern Oregon University is hosting the 13^th Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO League Local Qualifying Tournament Saturday, Dec. 3.

Opening Ceremonies are at 9 a.m. in Huber Auditorium in Badgley Hall and the competition begins at 9:30.

The event is the base rung of an international tournament for teams of children ages nine to 14, and students from around the region are participating.

Teams address challenges with a specific theme, and this year it is “Animal Allies.” The competition involves designing and programming autonomous robots to complete a set of pre-defined missions in competition against other teams.

“This is a very high-energy event, and the participants have a great time,” said Richard Croft, tournament director and associate professor of computer science at EOU.

The robot challenge takes place in the Badgley Hall atrium. Spectators are welcome.

For more information visit www.ortop.org/fll/QT-LaGRANDE.html or contact Croft at 541-962-3695.

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