BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- PCS Edventures! (OTCBB:PCSV) today announced another successful deployment of its Academy of Engineering program into New York City Schools, with two labs totaling $60,000 going into the ENY School of Transit Technology located in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Academy of Engineering is a sophisticated, project-based learning lab that addresses pre-engineering and technological literacy topics while simultaneously reinforcing core academic skills. Ninth grade students at ENY will be taking a full year of pre-engineering utilizing the Academy of Engineering curriculum, which will provide them with a solid foundation in simple and complex machines, power transfer methods, and gear systems.
Suzy Haislip, PCS Regional Sales Manager, said, "We are excited that our engineering programs are gaining acceptance within New York City schools, and we look forward to further penetration into that $1.0 million per year market. Our robotics and engineering programs are now in place at over 15 sites within Brooklyn and New York City and we think we are positioned for solid growth there."
Paul Tropiano, Director of Technology programs at ENY, said, "The Academy of Engineering program is an outstanding resource that will be used by all of our students as they learn the foundational principles of mechanical engineering. The program materials are clear, concise, relevant to the real world, and very engaging for our students. We look forward to seeing the results we can accomplish with this extensive solution."
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in design, development, and delivery of hands-on, project-based learning labs to the K-14 market worldwide. It has sold and installed more than 2,750 hands-on, Engineering, Robotics & Science labs at public and private schools, pre-schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and other after-school programs in all 50 states in the U.S., as well as sites in 15 countries internationally. The labs are supported by Edventures! OnLine, which is an Internet-based and accessed program available in multiple languages, through its curriculum, communication, assessment capabilities, and online community features. This site can be accessed from the labs or from the home. Additional information is at www.edventures.com.