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Saskatchewan Science Centre and IBM Announce Saskatchewan Robotics ChallengeOver 20 volunteers to turn out to Engineer Robots with Imperial Community School Students as part of IBM’s Centennial Day of Service global event
Regina, SK,
June 14, 2011
The Saskatchewan Science Centre today announced that it has partnered with IBM and its subsidiary, ISM Canada, as part of IBM’s Celebration of Service through which IBM employees, retirees and business partners donate their time and expertise in communities around the world during IBM’s Centennial year. On June 15, the Science Centre is hosting the third of many robotics workshops planned for this year using special educational robotics kits and laptops donated by IBM and valued at $10,000. Volunteers from IBM, ISM Canada, and the Science Centre will lead today’s robotics workshops for Imperial Community School students from Grades 6 through 8. Over the course of 2011, about 100 volunteers from IBM and the community are expected to participate in the program. “The Saskatchewan Robotics Challenge workshop is a perfect fit for us, truly inspiring minds through science and innovation,” said Saskatchewan Science Centre Executive Director Sandy Baumgartner. “Our volunteers make learning fun and accessible, and they help the students see the possibilities for futures in science.” The Saskatchewan Robotics Challenge places special emphasis on reaching out to young people from First Nations and Aboriginal schools. “We’re finding that our First Nations are under-represented in science and technology careers, and we want to help change that,” said Hugh Hudson, IBM’s Senior Location Executive for Saskatchewan. “The Robotics Challenge workshop is a way of opening career doors. Students become more aware of the possibilities, and we hope they discover that the experience of building a robot with one of our mentor-volunteers sparks their interest in learning more about future careers in technology.” In recognition of 100 years in business, the 2011 IBM Celebration of Service spans more than 170 countries where IBMers live and conduct business. The Saskatchewan Science Centre offers over 20 curriculum-based workshops designed to supplement what educators are teaching, or to introduce new concepts using resources not available at every school. The Saskatchewan Science Centre is located at 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 0A1 (Take Wascana Drive east off Broad Street, on the north side of Wascana Lake). Please visit us online at sasksciencecentre.com. About the Saskatchewan Science Centre: The Saskatchewan Science Centre is a non-profit, non-governmental educational facility with the mission of igniting scientific curiosity and innovation in Saskatchewan communities through interactive, dynamic and engaging opportunities. Our vision of the future, in fulfilling that mission, is inspired minds through science and innovation. The Science Centre is one of Saskatchewan’s largest family tourist attractions with close to 4 million visitors since its opening in 1989. About IBM: For more information on the IBM Centennial, visit: www.ibm100.com. About ISM Canada: ISM Canada, (www.ismcanada.com) a subsidiary of IBM Canada Ltd., is a leading western Canadian information technology services company with close to 800 employees. For more than 30 years, ISM Canada has offered a full range of innovative IT solutions to public and private sector organizations. For more information, contact: |
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