This year’s challenge tasked teams of three with creating a robot idea to address an environmental issue within their school or city. Inspired by the competition, the trio participated, dedicating their project to combatting mites affecting bees in ISL’s very own Bee Keeping Club.
With the guidance of Jordan Benedict, the faculty leader of the ISL Robotics Club, the students refined their project. Mr. Benedict, previously successful in mentoring a team to victory in the Luxembourg Youth Robotics Competition, expressed pride in initiatives like Girls Go Circular. He emphasized the comprehensive skills, including Science, Math, Design Thinking, Research Skills, Writing, Public Speaking, and Collaboration, that students gain through robotics projects, highlighting their importance in ISL’s educational landscape.
The students’ dedication secured them the honor of representing Luxembourg among entries from 20 European countries. Additionally, they earned a place among the top three finalists, granting them the opportunity to present their innovative robot at the prestigious Women and Girls in STEM Forum in Brussels.
“We’re thrilled to secure second place in the European STEM competition. Our project aimed to address the issue of mites impacting honeybees and protect their well-being,” shared Daniela, reflecting the team’s enthusiasm for their initiative.
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