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.