{"173931":{"#nid":"173931","#data":{"type":"event","title":"State of Georgia FIRST LEGO League Tournament","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Saturday January 26, 2013, 48 teams will gather at the Georgia Tech Student Center to pit their LEGO robots against one another in the State of Georgia FIRST LEGO League Tournament. This all-day event will have about 300-400 students ages 9-14 on campus, along with their families, friends, and other members of their entougage to cheer them on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the 2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS\u003Csup\u003ESM\u003C\/sup\u003E Challenge, these teams are exploring the topic of aging and how it may affect a person\u2019s ability to maintain his or her lifestyle \u2013 solving issues like getting around, keeping in touch, or staying fit. Teams are researching obstacles and then suggesting ways to improve the quality of life for the seniors affected. 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