Press Releases from School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (35 total)
FIFTY TEAMS COMPETE TO PRESENT IMPRESSIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AT FIRST …
Students Learn Critical Thinking and Gracious Professionalism in Addition to Designing and Constructing Robots by Working with Mentors to Participate at SBPLI Long Island Regional FRC on March 27-29
(Kings Park, NY) — After six weeks of developing, building, and programming their robots, high school students from Long Island, New York City, New Jersey, and Brazil will have the opportunity to compete in the 15th Annual SBPLI Long Island Regional…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Helps Support FIRST Tech Chall …
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge (FTC) Qualifying Tournament will be held on Sunday, January 19 at Hewlett High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The school is located on 60 Everit Avenue in Hewlett.
This year’s challenge is “FTC® BLOCK PARTY!SM”, in which robots must place plastic blocks onto pendulum goals. Students…
Long Island Teams Receive Numerous Awards at School-Business Partnerships of Lon …
(Kings Park, New York) — Following eight weeks of research and design and two days of participation in the Qualifying Tournaments, 40 teams from elementary and middle schools across Long Island demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play and sportsmanship at the 9th Annual Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Tournament, “SENIOR SOLUTIONSSM Challenge,” that took place on March 3 at…
SBPLI Celebrates “Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) is announcing that March is Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month and is urging girls to get involved in robotics as a way to become interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month was created by the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Network, a not-for-profit organization that encourages young women…
Long Island Children Apply Research and Robotics to Explore How to Improve Quali …
On Sunday, March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m., eight weeks of research and design will culminate in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Long Island Championship Tournament, where 42 teams of children and coaches will demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and sense of community. The Championship Tournament will take place at Longwood High School, located…
Applications Are Currently Being Accepted for Fred Breithut Scholarship until Ma …
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and Farmingdale State College have announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Fred Breithut Scholarship.
The Fred Breithut Scholarship was established in November 2009 in partnership with Farmingdale State College. It is for graduating high school seniors who have met specific academic requirements and who have participated in the Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Hosts FIRST LEGO League Qualif …
Approximately 85 elementary and middle school robotics teams will compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Qualifying Tournaments on February 2-3. The event is being sponsored by School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. and the Central Islip Union Free School District. The tournaments will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days at Central Islip Senior High School, located…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Names Joani Madarash Executive …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that Joani Madarash has been named Executive Director of the organization. Ms. Madarash has been an active member of SBPLI’s Development Council and Board of Directors since 1993 and has acted as Interim Co-President since January 2012.
Ms. Madarash is President and Founder of accessLinx, Inc., a boutique multimedia production company based in Smithtown, New York. Before…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Accepting Registrants for FIRS …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that registration is now open for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Summer Day Camp, which is being held in cooperation with Dowling College. The camp will run from July 23 to July 27 at Dowling College, located at 150 Idle Hour Boulevard in Oakdale. This summer camp is designed for…
MSG Varsity Presents "Robotics" TV Special
BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 4, 2012 – On May 12, MSG Varsity will air an all-new television special titled Robotics, which will follow three local high school teams as they prepare to compete in the SBPLI Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) sponsors this event as part of FIRST’s (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) nationwide high school robotics…
SBPLI Hosts Robots & Roses Fred Breithut Scholarship Reception at Farmingdale St …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will be hosting the Robots & Roses Scholarship Reception on June 12 at Farmingdale State College, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Robots & Roses is a fundraising event, supported in part by Farmingdale State College, with proceeds going to benefit the Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of SBPLI’s Founder who passed away on April 26, 2010.
The…
Nine Long Island Teams Head to St. Louis for FIRST 2012 Championship and World F …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announced that nine FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) teams from Long Island will represent their region at the FIRST 2012 Championship and World Festival Expo that will take place April 26-28 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.
The FRC teams representing Long Island include Longwood High School Team #564…
SBPLI Announces Award Winners at 13th Annual Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announced its award winners at the 13th annual Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (Arena) in Hempstead, New York. The event was held on March 30-31.
More than 1,200 students from 50 high schools from Long Island, the New York metropolitan area,…
MEDIA ADVISORY Local Teens Demonstrate Engineering Know-How – Rebound RumbleSM …
Who: Teen teams from 42 local school districts and eight teams from the New York metropolitan area, Pennsylvania and Ohio will participate in School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc.’s (SBPLI) Long Island Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition for an opportunity to win regional recognition for design excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and more, and advance to the FIRST…
Long Island Teams Receive Numerous Awards at SBPLI FIRST LEGO League Championshi …
(Kings Park, New York) — Following eight weeks of research and design and two days of participation in the Qualifying Tournaments, 42 teams from elementary and middle schools across Long Island demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play and sportsmanship at this year’s Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Tournament, “FOOD FACTOR® Challenge,” that took place on March 4 at Longwood…
Winners Announced at Junior FIRST LEGO League Expo
(Kings Park, New York) — On March 4, fourteen teams participated in the 4th Annual Junior FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (Jr. FLL) Expo at Longwood High School. The event was presented by School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and the Longwood Central School District. This year, Jr. FLL participants took part in the Snack Attack Challenge.
In the Snack Attack Challenge, students took…
Local Children and their Robots Explore Innovative Solutions For Keeping Food Sa …
[Kings Park, NY] — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and the Longwood Central School District will present the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Championship Tournament and the Junior FLL Expo.
FLL students will take part in the FOOD FACTOR® Challenge. In the FOOD FACTOR Challenge, teams will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT to solve a…
Teens From Long Island Area Showcase Design and Engineering Skills at Long Islan …
[Kings Park, NY, February 29, 2012] ― High-school students from three states and Long Island- and metropolitan New York-area schools will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work after an intense six weeks of designing and building an original robot in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (www.usfirst.org). From March 29-31, at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, 50 teams…
Long Island Children Set to Participate in the FIRST LEGO League and Junior FLL …
[Kings Park, NY] — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and the Longwood Central School District will present the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Championship Tournament and the Junior FLL Expo on March 4 at Longwood High School, located at 100 Longwood Road in Middle Island. Both events begin at 9 a.m.
FLL students will take part in the FOOD FACTOR® Challenge.…
Two Rookie Teams Set to Compete In 2012 Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Comp …
STONY BROOK, New York, January 7, 2012 — At the kickoff for the 2012 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) at Stony Brook University’s Javits Center, Ginny Greco, FRC Director, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), announced that two rookie teams will compete in the Long Island Regional FRC this year: North Shore High School Team #3950 and Central Islip High School Team…
LI FIRST Robotics Competition Kicks Off to a Great Start
Plainedge High School attended this year’s kickoff for the 2012 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, sponsored by School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and Stony Brook University. They gathered with more than 40 participating Long Island high schools on Saturday, January 7 at Stony Brook University’s Jacob Javits Center for a presentation and simulcast broadcast from New Hampshire. After the presentation, each team…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Presents FIRST LEGO League Qua …
Due to the overwhelming growth of FIRST (For Inspiration in and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) on Long Island, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will hold two qualifying tournaments leading to the FLL Championship Tournament. Qualifiers will take place January 28-29, 2012 at Berner Middle School, 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa. Teams check in at 8 a.m., and competition begins at 9 a.m. both days.
On…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Hosts 2nd Annual Fred Breithut …
Kings Park, NY — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), is announcing that The Fred Breithut Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, July 28 at Stonebridge Golf Links and Country Club in Hauppauge. The golf outing is being named in honor of Fred Breithut, Founder and Chairman, SBPLI, who passed away on April 26, 2010.
Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start to…
SBPLI Hosts Robots & Roses Scholarship Reception at Farmingdale State College
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will be hosting the Robots & Roses Scholarship Reception on June 23 at Farmingdale State College’s Ornamental Horticulture Teaching Gardens, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Robots & Roses is a fundraising event with proceeds going to benefit the Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of SBPLI’s Founder and President who passed away on April 26, 2010.
The Fred…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Names Scott Schuler as Acting …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that Scott Schuler has been named Acting President of the organization and Ginette Greco as its Director.
Mr. Schuler, a Ronkonkoma resident, has been a member of SBPLI's Development Council since 2000. In 2006, he was named Volunteer of the Year. He also served as a mentor for the Hauppauge High School Robotics team from 2000-2008 and for…
Patchogue-Medford High School Robotics Team Wins Chrysler’s Team Spirit Award …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announced that the Patchogue-Medford High School Robotics Team #329 “Raiders” has won the Team Spirit Award sponsored by Chrysler at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Championships, which were held April 28-30 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Team Spirit Award celebrates extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit through exceptional partnership and…
Six Long Island Teams Head to St. Louis for FIRST 2011 Championship and World Fe …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announced that four FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) teams, one FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team and one FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team from Long Island will represent their region at the FIRST 2011 Championship and World Festival that will take place April 28-30 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis,…
MEDIA ADVISORY For March 26, 2011: Peconic Bay Medical Center Presents The da Vi …
Who: Representatives from School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI)
Representatives from Peconic Bay Medical Center
What: Members of Peconic Bay…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island Sponsors 12th Annual LI FIRST Region …
Who: For the 12th consecutive year, School Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) is sponsoring the Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. SBPLI and FIRST are non-profit organizations committed to instilling a passion for science and technology in young people, their schools and their communities.
What: …
Long Island Children Apply Research and Robotics to Explore How Engineering Meet …
[Kings Park, NY] — On Sunday, March 6, eight weeks of research and design will culminate in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Long Island Championship Tournament, where 48 teams of children and coaches will demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and sense of community. The tournament will take place at Longwood High School, located at 100 Longwood Road…
Hans Zobel Named Chairman of School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc.
(Kings Park, NY) – School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that Hans Zobel has been named Chairman of its organization.
Mr. Zobel is Managing Partner of JPM Associates LLC, a strategic investment company. Prior to that, he was Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Ziehm Medical LLC, a provider of leading-edge surgical and diagnostic solutions to the healthcare market. He established Ziehm Medical in 2007. He previously…
TEENS CONSTRUCT ROBOTS FOR THE CHANCE TO BECOME CHAMPIONS AT THE LONG ISLAND FIR …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), sponsor of the Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC), announced that more than 1,200 students from 50 high schools have been tasked with the exciting challenge of designing and building an original robot culminating in the FRC. The FRC will be held March 25-26 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY,…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Announces Qualifying Tournamen …
Due to the overwhelming growth of FIRST (For Inspiration in and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League on Long Island, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will hold two qualifying tournaments for the FLL Championship Tournament. Qualifiers will take place February 5-6 at Berner Middle School, 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa. Teams check in at 8 a.m., and competition begins at 9 a.m. both days.
This year, 104 FLL…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Kicks Off 2011 Season of the F …
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announces the 2011 season for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competition (FRC) will kick off on January 8, 2011, starting at 10:00 a.m. More than 40 Long Island teams will meet at Room 100 in the Jacob Javits Center at Stony Brook University to learn about the game.
Teams will receive their instructions via NASA satellite transmission from…
SBPLI-LI FIRST Supports Sixth Annual Deer Park Invitational Postseason Event
(Deer Park, NY) — With school districts managing rising costs and tighter budgets, important programs face cuts or elimination. The School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) is highlighting the importance of middle school and high school robotics programs with its support of the Sixth Annual Deer Park Invitational. The postseason robotics competition is to be held in the gymnasium at Deer Park High School on Saturday, October…
