STEM Embassy's Hackathon

Sustainability in Motion Hackathon (3 Days)

Challenge: Design a sustainable transport system for Aruba (e.g., electric trams, hydrogen buses) using robotics.

Schedule:

1. Day 1: Learn & Plan (Workshops, Team Building)
2. Day 2: Build & Program Robots
3. Day 3: Compete & Win (Arena Challenges, Judging)

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• Winners go to the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge
• Immersive STEM workshops & activities
• Sustainable Transportation Workshop
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Programming

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The winners of this challenge will have a chance to represent Aruba at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge

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Team Applications Preferred:

• Teams of 3-5 high school students (ages 14-18)
• Team members can be from different schools
• Individual Applications Welcome:
• Must be at least 14 years old and enrolled in high school
• No specific education level requirement (MAVO/HAVO/VWO/Other)

Key Qualities:

1. Motivation and willingness to learn
2. Prior robotics experience not required

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Robotics Challenge: Participants will design, build, and program robots.

FIRST Global Challenge: This year's theme is "Hydrogen Horizons," focusing on renewable energy, particularly hydrogen.

Competition involves: Producing, storing, transporting, and converting hydrogen energy.