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SPS: KHS students headed to Robotics World Championship
KHS students headed to Robotics World Championship — For the first time since the robotic program began at Springfield Public Schools, one of the three Springfield Robotics teams is heading to the World Championships after competing at state tournament…
KOLR10: Local software developers learn the latest at Method Developer Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The people who develop computer software for devices you use were learning new tricks of the trade in Springfield today.
This is the first-ever Method Developer Conference in Springfield.
About 130 programmers learned…
KY3: Springfield’s new fiber internet connection could draw start-up businesses
Coming soon to Springfield, a faster way to do business, whether at home or in the office. Crews with the city of Springfield are laying the ground work for increased internet speeds. Start-up business owners said better broadband is critical.
Soon, broadband will be available across the entire city, even in residential areas. Some say that could even bring more businesses here, giving a boost to the economy….
Missouri Technology Corporation names distinguished innovation leader and researcher as next executive director
Jefferson City— Missouri Technology Corporation’s (MTC) Board of Directors announced today that Jack Scatizzi will lead MTC as its new executive director…
Governor Parson launches inaugural broadband grant program
Governor Parson and the Departments of Economic Development and Agriculture announced the launch of the state’s broadband grant program, which will award $5 million to bring high speed internet to Missourians across the state…
Press Release – Hack 4 Good Hosts Third Annual High School Programming Competition
Hack 4 Good Springfield hosted third annual High School Programming Competition, recognized top three teams. Computer science students attended local competition designed to help them prepare for future collegiate coding competitions.
Press Release – Hack 4 Good Springfield Hosts Fourth Annual Weekend Event
Download Original Press Release (PDF) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tim Franklin or Jason Klein, Co-Organizers, Hack 4 Good Springfield HACK 4 GOOD 4TH ANNUAL WEEKEND EVENT BENEFITS 2 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONSSoftware developers learn new skills while working on software...
Get Involved in Hack 4 Good Springfield (Fri Nov 1st to Sun Nov 3rd 2019)
MATA is hosting our 4th annual Hack 4 Good Springfield event in two weeks! Here’s what’s happening and how you can get involved in this year’s event…
MORE: Governor Parson to Recognize Cyber Security Challenge Students
MORE: Governor Parson to Recognize Cyber Security Challenge Students from top 10 teams, including 2 teams from nearby high schools.
KY3: Happy National Techie Day: Springfield business and organizations evolve to keep up with technology demands
Happy National Techie Day: Springfield business and organizations evolve to keep up with technology demands. Watch News Coverage on KY3…