One of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois' Robotics Teams, Purple Robot Penguins from O'Fallon, learned more about premier robotics technology during February's "Healthy Woman" event at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Purple Robot Penguins are one of GSSI's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams, which build and program autonomous robots to perform tasks on a themed-competition board. Teams also learn vital skills such as problem solving, active participation and collaboration. Robotics are one of many programs that GSSI offers to help engage more girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) -- areas which Girl Scouts sees as crucial to America's future success.
Dr. David Asbury and Dr. Andrew Johnson presented the Four Arm Robotic Surgical System to members of Crossroads' "Healthy Woman" program, as well as the Purple Robot Penguins. The girls were able to examine the surgical robot before demonstrating their own robotics skills with their FIRST LEGO League model.
Purple Robot Penguins were able to attend the exciting event through the consideration of Debi Richardson, current Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the hospital and former GSSI Board Member. She was familiar with GSSI's Robotics Program and thought girls would enjoy getting a firsthand glimpse of modern medical technology and could show the "Healthy Woman" crowd that today's Girl Scouts are investing in the future through STEM programming such as robotics.
In connection to the event, Crossroads Community Hospital made a donation to GSSI.
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In connection to the event, Crossroads Community Hospital made a donation to GSSI.
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| Members of Purple Robot Penguins with Finny Mathew, Crossroads Community Hospital's Chief Executive Officer |