NLIS 2
June 22, 2005
(Education)
Minister congratulates
winners of International Robotics competition
Tom Hedderson, Minister of
Education, is impressed but not surprised with the first place finishes
of a team of local students at the International Underwater Robotics
Competition.
High school students from the Eastern School District and Marine
Institute have won first place awards in underwater robot and
engineering competitions, as well as for teamwork and professionalism.
The event was coordinated by the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.
�The accomplishments of these students are out of this world,� said
Minister Hedderson. �A lot of brain power is needed to design such
artificial intelligence. Our province�s education system is clearly
producing some fine talent. I wish to congratulate the team and we look
forward to learning more about their experience upon their return.�
Media contact: Alex Marland, Communications, (709) 729-0048, 690-6047
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister Hedderson is currently visiting the College of
the North Atlantic campuses in Qatar. He will be back in the province
early next week.
2005 06 22
9:40 a.m.
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