Kepware Donation Encourages Robotics Learning at Maine Elementary School

Kepware Technologies, a software development business focused on industrial connectivity, has donated 10,000 to Acton Elementary School, in Acton, Maine, as part of its third annual school grant contest. With its headquarters in Portland, Kepware is committed to the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development in Maine and abroad. The donation will enable Acton Elementary School students to hone mechanical and computer skills essential for building and programming autonomous robots. "The solution to Maine's shortage of engineering talent starts with education," said Tony Paine, Platform President, Kepware. "Local programs and institutions aimed at nurturing STEM curiosity can help encourage Maine's youth to explore rewarding careers in science and engineering. We're honored to be able to assist in these efforts by bringing information and technology into the lives of students."