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Robotics Competitions – Burlington Community Robotics

Posted on 25 February 2025
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The (former) MMR robotics team (now Burlington Community Robotics) is competing at Niagara College March 8-9 and at McMaster University March 29-30. Come out and see what these remarkable young STEM enthusiasts are doing, chat with them in the pit area about the robot and the robotics program, watch them compete...Read more

Reflections on Leaving Six Nations Polytechnic STEAM Academy

Posted on 28 June 2024
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Today I end my third expat contract – the first was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the second in Dubai, UAE and the third in Brantford / Six Nations. What I find most interesting is in the similarities that there are between each and I am thankful that my life was enriched...Read more

Afghan Girls Robotics Team

Posted on 18 August 2021
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“Our neighbours thought I was the reason for my father’s death. They said that if I had not been on the robotics team, this might not have happened to him.” “I always listen to my own calling. I think I must represent not only my own voice and beliefs, but...Read more

Global Warming — Time to Act is Now!

Posted on 7 April 2021
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Two eloquent speakers — the time to heed their message is now…Read more