Students of all ages, from grade schools to universities, have been invited to exhibit their robots and technology projects in a dedicated area of the Expo floor at the 2013 Robotics Alley Conference and Expo. Students and accompanying teachers/adults are invited to visit the STEM Showcase free of charge on Wednesday, November 13 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Minneapolis, Minnesota November 01, 2013

When robot professionals and enthusiasts gather for the Robotics Alley Conference and Expo on November 12-13 at St. Paul's RiverCentre, they'll be treated to a special showcase of student achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Students of all ages, from grade schools to universities, have been invited to exhibit their robots and technology projects in a dedicated area of the Expo floor. The STEM Showcase will highlight youth robot teams, robotics education programs and other hands-on displays.

Conference attendees will be able to learn more about STEM education initiatives and university research in the Midwest and beyond. The Showcase is also expected to facilitate connections between student teams and sponsors, high school students and recruiting universities, and employers and recent/future college graduates.

The STEM students will also have the opportunity to interact with attendees and nationally acclaimed speakers.

The Expo and STEM Showcase hours are 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. In addition, students and accompanying teachers/adults are invited to visit the STEM Showcase free of charge on Wednesday, November 13, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

For more information, go to http://www.roboticsalley.org.

About Robotics Alley

Robotics Alley™ is an initiative to spur public-private partnerships in the business, research, and development of world-leading robotics and automation systems. The leading companies, organizations, universities, and individuals working together through Robotics Alley are involved in some of the world's most innovative and promising robotics projects. Robotics Alley is owned and produced by The Event Group, a full-service event production and marketing agency based in Minneapolis.