Local schools receive robotics grants

Indiana Michigan Power has presented grants totaling nearly $40,000 to 27 teachers and schools – including 15 in Michigan – to promote education and improve student achievement.

Teachers and schools receiving the grants are in the I&M service area or in communities with major I&M facilities.

The “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology” robotics grants are for teams of students who build robots to compete in local, regional and international events.

FIRST Robotics grants went to a number of area recipients, including Three Rivers High School, Robocats team.