HNMCS Robotics had an outstanding performance at the Provincial Competition over the Easter weekend at First Ontario Centre, Hamilton. During this three-day event, the team showcased how they strive to change the perspective of STEM to the executives of the FIRST Robotics Program, and they also demonstrated excellent teamwork as the drive team swerved through obstacles and scored game pieces with our expertly engineered robot.
Moreover, they are thrilled to announce that their lead mentor, Dr. Kozma, won the prestigious Woodie Flower Award for her outstanding commitment to inspiring and empowering youth. The award celebrates the effective communication in the art and science of engineering and design, making this a remarkable life-time achievement, as the team is proud to have such an exceptional mentor leading this inspiring team.
This has been a fantastic season for HNMCS Robotics. They are thrilled to share that they have won four awards, two blue banners, and achieved first in the Ontario District Georgian College Event.
HNMCS Robotics is a proud girl-powered team, and they regularly host various outreach initiatives that strive to promote and connect youth to individuals in STEAM. The team’s efforts has earned them many amazing awards, such as the Engineering Inspiration Award; an award that celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school or organization and community. As well as the Judge’s Award; an award where judges recognize a team’s unique efforts, performance, or dynamics merit, during the competition. The team has worked incredibly hard to achieve this success, and they could not be more proud of the dedication, passion, and hard work of all the members on the team.
As the robotics season draws to a close, HNMCS Robotics is not slowing down. Instead, they are actively working on initiatives that aim to CONNECT with communities, CREATE new opportunities, and CHANGE the perspective of STEM.
On May 6th, HNMCS Robotics will be hosting an all-girls STEM event, EmpowHER, that seeks to promote JEDI values (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and inspire girls to pursue STEM fields by creating a supportive environment. This event highlights the team’s commitment to increasing diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields by encouraging more girls to participate. HNMCS Robotics recognizes the importance of empowering underrepresented groups in STEM and is taking active steps to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all.
HNMCS Robotics is continuing their mission of creating meaningful connections with communities through their upcoming Indigenous Connection Festival on May 15th and 16th. This event will focus on connecting with Mangilaluk School, Tuktoyaktuk in the Northwest Territories and teaching the grade 7 class coding basics using Scratch. This event not only provides an opportunity for the team to share their knowledge and skills with others, but it also demonstrates their commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) values by actively engaging and collaborating with underrepresented groups in STEM. In addition to sharing their expertise, HNMCS Robotics has made this event a “handshake” event, where the students from Tuktoyaktuk will teach them environmental awareness in return, promoting a mutual exchange of knowledge and ideas. Through initiatives like the Indigenous Connection Festival, HNMCS Robotics is demonstrating their dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable world.
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