In the Robotics Lab at St. Mary’s Dominican High School there was a buzz of activity and chatter among members of Girl Scouts Troop #40079 who were ready to learn about robotics and earn their Robotics Badges, with guidance from Dominican science teachers and robotics coaches Mrs. Crissy Giacona and Ms. Gillian Decossas, and students who are members of the Dominican Ultraviolet Team.

During their visit, the Girl Scouts learned that robots need a specific language to move and programmed an EV3 robot to move forward, backwards, wave the arm, and make funny eyes and silly sounds. They were thrilled to test drive their robots and earn their badges. Everyone received a Dominican gift bag that included a 3D printed robot and a bag tag with their troop number and DHS Robotics.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School teacher Mrs. Crissy Giacona (center) and students Ardenne Kijko and Angeli Bautista help the Girl Scouts program their robots.

The Girl Scouts enter commands for their robot with guidance from Ms. Gillian Decossas, and students Madeleine Terrase and Emily Praner.

The Girl Scouts are ready for their robot’s test run while observed by students (from left) Sophia Salvaggio, Madeleine Terrase, Ardenne Kijko, Angeli Bautista, and Robotics Coach Mrs. Crissy Giacona.

Girl Scouts Troop #40079 group photo with Mrs. Gillian Decossas, Sophia Salvaggio, Madelyn Nguyen, Angeli Bautista, Madeleine Terrase, Emily Praner, Ardenne Kijko, and Mrs. Crissy Giacona.