On Saturday, March 25, students on the St. Mary Catholic Community School’s Underwater Robotics Team traveled to Mather High School on the north side of Chicago to participate in Shedd Aquarium's Celebration Event. Students have been working all year to design and build a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). At this event, students got to meet students from other schools as well as participate in many engaging activities. Some of these events included learning about and "driving" real research ROVs, talking with engineers who use ROVs in their work and even learn about drones!
Shedd Underwater Robotics Club introduces students to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through the development and application of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to investigate aquatic environments. Students gain firsthand experience applying STEM principles using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while drawing upon their ingenuity and creativity.
The Shedd ROV Club is sponsored in part by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. Locally, the Crown Point YMCA also sponsors the St. Mary's team.
St. Mary’s Underwater Robotics Team will go to Northeastern Illinois University on Saturday, April 29 to compete with area students in the M.A.T.E. regional competition.