Location
Popayán, also known as the White City for its numerous colonial white buildings, is the capital of Cauca, a department southwest of Bogotá.
After a short bus ride from Popayán, our team arrived at its final destination, where we spent a week in the mountains, immersed in the Guambiano's traditions and history.
Age: 13 to 17 years old
Grade: 8th - 11th grade
Female: 21 girls (60%)
Male: 14 boys (40%)
Total Participants: 35 students
Student Demographics
Our team delivered 30 hours of STEM training, facilitating the assembly of three robots: a hydraulic arm, an electric car, and a robotic arm. We concluded our week with our most awaited science fair, where our students explained the functionality of their prototypes to family members, younger students, and the community.