300 Young Innovators Compete at First Lego League Regional Finals in Stockholm
Over 300 students aged 6 to 16 are set to compete at Tekniska museet in Stockholm in the First Lego League regional finals, promoting STEM skills through innovative robotics challenges.
- • 34 teams and over 300 students aged 6 to 16 compete at the regional finals on November 8.
- • The competition’s theme, 'Unearthed', focuses on archaeological treasure hunting with Lego robots.
- • Preschoolers participate in the 'Explore' category with over 130 young students presenting Lego projects.
- • Maria Olsson and Sandvik’s Mats W Lundberg underscore the importance of early STEM engagement and creativity.
- • Winners advance to international finals to compete globally.
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On November 8, Tekniska museet in Stockholm will host the regional finals of the First Lego League, featuring 34 teams and over 300 students aged 6 to 16 competing in innovation, programming, and teamwork challenges. The competition's theme this year is 'Unearthed', which tasks participants with building and programming Lego robots to discover hidden treasures through simulated archaeological excavations. The youngest participants, including preschool students, will take part in the 'Explore' category, where more than 130 children will present their Lego creations to a jury.
Maria Olsson, Education Operations Manager at Tekniska museet, emphasized the critical role of early STEM engagement in fostering sustained interest and knowledge as students progress in their education. Mats W Lundberg, sustainability chief at Sandvik and a jury member, highlighted the competition’s ability to inspire creativity and curiosity by encouraging innovative problem-solving among young participants. Sandvik is a longstanding innovation partner of the event.
The First Lego League is a global initiative, fostering STEM skills with missions that blend science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with creative elements known as STEAM. Winners from this Swedish regional event will advance to international finals to compete against teams worldwide. The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, inviting the public to witness the energetic atmosphere filled with the sounds of Lego bricks and youthful innovation.