In 4 years HNMCS Robotics, FRC Team 7659, went from an obscure unknown team to becoming a powerhouse all-girls’ force to which teams across Canada look to model themselves by.
7659 continued to run outreach events that bring STEAM to youth both at HNMCS and beyond with the popular DropIN Coding sessions, STEM Day, STEAM Night, Engineering Career Night, Business Brunch, and Alumnae Chats. New this year, the team established the all-girls’ EmpowHER Robotics Tournament and expanded learning with the indigenous handshake, ConnectED, with the Mangilaluk School in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.
HNMCS is becoming the hub of robotics in Mississauga. We ran our first FLL Qualifier in December, where our FLL Team 2824 won the Breakthrough Award. We also collaborated with FIRST Canada to run free Summer Lego Camps!
In competitions, 7659 won the Ontario District Georgian Event, the prestigious Engineering Inspiration (2 years in a row) and the lifetime Woodie Flowers Mentor Award for Dr. Kozma. With over 90% of graduated 7659 members continuing to pursue STEM in university, 7659 Captain, Sabrina Fang, aptly summed up Dr. Kozma’s incredible contributions to advancing youth in STEM, “Dr. K has ignited a spark of passion within us, leading us to discover our unique strengths. Through her guidance, we soar higher and shine brighter, becoming the best versions of ourselves.” Keep on soaring and shining 7659 graduates – we will miss you.
HNMCS Robotics Team 7659 