RS strengthens STEM commitment with Lego support

RS Components the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the global multi-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions, has strengthened its commitment to inspiring tomorrow’s engineers by becoming the headline sponsor of the FIRST LEGO League competition in the UK and Ireland, and hosting an East Midlands regional tournament, held in Corby. The RS innovation truck, Titan II, was in attendance at the recent regional tournament, to welcome on board budding engineers of the future. FIRST LEGO League is a global STEM challenge for teams of young people, to encourage an interest in real world themes and develop key skills that are crucial for their future careers. The two-day tournament involved 20 teams of children aged 9-16 years-old from schools in the East Midlands region, and funding from RS sponsorship ensured children from disadvantaged backgrounds were able to take part.