“Connecting the world” through STEAM education

The World Robotics Olympiad is being held in Panama until November 9. Children and young people from 9 to 19 years old participate.

Competitors will demonstrate their knowledge by using it STEAM education (acronyms in English that stand for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) through educational robotics.

Para was selected for this event in November 2021 from lto World Association of Robotics Olympiads, non-profit organization founded in 2004. More than 93 countries participate in this competition.

“Connecting the World”, is the motto of the competition and highlights how robots can connect the planet in a sustainable, safe and efficient way.

The Panama Convention Center space will serve as the setting for the Olympic Games, which focus on “how robots can connect the world in a sustainable, safe and efficient way,” as explained on the event’s official website, https://wropanama.org/

The tech icons of the host country, in particular, will be highlighted Panama Canal as a revolutionary work in technology and engineering that connects the world; At the same time, the program of events will emphasize recognizing and rewarding the talent, effort and competitive spirit of the children and young people who will perform on this day.

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In Panama, the National Development Foundation STEAM (FUNDESTEAM) It has been organizing the National Robotics Olympiad in the country for seven years, a platform that, among other factors, enabled the prosperity of the Panamanian state’s application to host this international competition.

In the last two years, Panama chapter It had the support of the First Lady of the Republic, Yasmín de Costizo, and the Ministry of Education, with the support and sponsorship of universities and private companies, including Samsung Electronics.

As part of this support, this company will be present with a Experience zone dedicated to SmartThingsthe application of this brand that enables the integration of smart devices with household appliances for remote, highly automated control from anywhere and at any time.

They will be joined at the event by HS Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Latin America, and Zezinho Lee, President of Samsung Central America and the Caribbean.