The Dominica Robotics Association, bolstered by a coalition of sponsors and community partners such as Create Caribbean, NTRC, 767.Dev, Jaydees Naturals, and Astaphans, has proudly announced that a team of Dominican students will represent the nation at the prestigious FIRST Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama. This international event brings together young innovators from across the Caribbean and the globe, inspiring them to create robots that address pressing real-world challenges through cutting-edge science and technology. The Dominican delegation consists of five exceptionally talented students from Dominica State College and St. Mary’s Academy, each excelling in fields like computer science, mechanical engineering, information technology, and scientific research. The team members include Dianka George, Cadel Casimir, Khae-Ryan Shillingford, Jahim Riviere-Alfred, and Kaelan Matthew. They will be mentored by Phoenix Jacques and Co-Mentor Odessa Dinnard. The association expressed its confidence in the team’s ability to showcase Dominica’s innovation and technical prowess on the global stage. Additionally, the organization has extended an invitation to other passionate students aged 13 to 18 with an interest in robotics, engineering, or technology to join the national team or related projects by contacting them via email at [email protected].
Dominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama
