A team representing St. Vincent and the Grenadines recently showcased their talent and innovation by securing the 67th position out of 191 countries in the prestigious First Global Challenge (FGC) robotics competition. Held in Singapore with the theme “Hydrogen Horizons,” the competition required participants to design and construct a robot capable of navigating a simulated environment, producing hydrogen, and utilizing it for energy storage, transportation, and conversion.
Comprising students from St. Vincent Community College (SVGCC), the team consisting of Jair Patrick, Shekinah Campbell, Daniela Duncan, Tia Gunmunro, and Nicholai Williams, accompanied by mentor Ozni Daniel, Timothy Gellizeau, and team leader Brodlon Daniel, exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities and creativity.
This remarkable achievement signifies a significant improvement for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines team, who secured the 80th position out of 192 countries in the previous competition held in 2022. It underscores SVG’s growing prominence in the field of robotics and highlights the importance of nurturing and supporting young talent in the STEM fields.
Gibson’s Building Supplies, National Lotteries Authority, St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC), St. Vincent Motors Ltd, Hazel Gun-Munro, National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), and Rhonzy’s Admin Services played a crucial role in sponsoring the team’s participation. The team expressed their heartfelt gratitude to these sponsors for making their dreams a reality.
Competitions like FGC provide an invaluable platform for students to enhance their skills, learn from their peers, and push the boundaries of their capabilities. By energizing science and technology and making it as exciting as any other sport, organizations like FIRST Global inspire the world’s youth to pursue careers in STEM fields and become the next generation of problem solvers.
To witness the exceptional abilities of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines team firsthand, join them at the St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC) National Science and Technology Fair in November. Witness their robot in action and be captivated by their expertise in robotics and innovation.
FAQ:
Q: What is the First Global Challenge (FGC)?
A: The First Global Challenge is an international robotics competition that encourages participants to design and construct robots to solve global problems.
Q: How did St. Vincent and the Grenadines perform in the FGC?
A: The team from St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed 67th out of 191 countries in the recent FGC competition.
Q: Which organizations sponsored St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ participation in the competition?
A: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ participation in the competition was made possible through the sponsorship of Gibson’s Building Supplies, National Lotteries Authority, St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC), St. Vincent Motors Ltd, Hazel Gun-Munro, National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), and Rhonzy’s Admin Services.