Jamaica’s Robotics Team secures Bronze Medal at Robot Olympics
International Collaboration and Teamwork Key Factors
Jamaica’s nine-member team at the 2024 Robotics Olympics in Athens, Greece, has accomplished an outstanding feat, bringing home a bronze medal, among other accolades, at the conclusion of the competition on Sunday.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
The team received three notable awards, including:
- Dr. Mae Jemison Bronze for International Unity, recognizing teams that break down barriers, demonstrate gracious professionalism, and foster connections with fellow teams;
- Social Media Challenge Award, granted to teams that actively participate in a majority of online social media challenges throughout the season;
- BEST STORYTELLING VIDEO AWARD
The team’s social media presence and storytelling narrative resonated with the selection committee, showcasing the young participants’ exceptional communication and creativity skills.
OVERVIEW AND DELEGATION
Pitting their skills against representatives from 190 countries worldwide, Jamaica finished an impressive 58th place among the participating nations.
The 10-person delegation consisted of 5 students, 2 coaches, 1 support student, and 2 additional coaches. Schools that contributed to the team this year include:
- American International School of Kingston (AISK)
- Campion College
- Hillel Academy
- Immaculate Conception High School
- Kingston College (KC)
- Wolmer’s High School for Boys
MEMBER PROFILE
The seven students who represented Jamaica and excelled in their teamwork are:
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Alwyn Brown – Kingston College (KC)
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Ojani Chung – Campion College
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Emily Zhu – Hillel Academy
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Abbigail Cato – Immaculate Conception High School
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Sean-Michael Williams – American International School of Kingston (AISK)
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Jordon Williams – Wolmer’s High School for Boys, who served as the team’s support student.
TEAM GUIDANCE
Team Jamaica Robotics has been led by Gavin Samuels, a Jamaican College alumnus, for several years now. Although he couldn’t attend this year’s events, his guidance and tutelage have been invaluable for the team’s development.
FIRST Global Assistance
As a core member of the Robotics Olympus community, FIRST Global covers travel and accommodation expenses for participating teams. Last year, the Jamaican 2023 team won the prestigious Katherine Johnson Award, a testament to the continued dedication and growth of team Jamaica Robotics.
Jamaica has truly made its mark this year at the Robot Olympics. The team’s well-rounded skills, including collaborative communication, creativity, and a strong sense of perseverance, have led to international recognition and an exceptional results.
FAQ1: What awards did Team Jamaica Robotics receive in 2024?
p>Jamaica won Dr. Mae Jemison Bronze for International Unity and two other awards.
[p1: What are FIRST Global’s primary roles among the participating teams? /p>
FIRST Global covers travel and accommodations expenses for participating teams throughout the season.
To date, there has been no official announcement about participating teams for the 2024 championship. Stay connected for updates and new exciting events!