Photo credit: Hogan Heartsill and Blake Buell
Robotics Demo “The Champ” at the Perot The Jesuit Dallas robotics team can’t seem to stay out of the spotlight. Known as the “All-Sparks” or by its formal first designation, Team 2848, Jesuit robotics has risen to sudden fame since emerging victorious against 12,000 other high schools from 60 countries around the globe en route to the 2014 FIRST World Championship. Prominently featured in several publications, including D Magazine, members of the championship unit were invited to lead a spirited discussion at a TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talk hosted by SMU. In late November, Jesuit robotics was invited to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to host a day-long demo where patrons were able to drive a replica of “The Champ.” The museum has since elected to devote permanent display space to Jesuit, as part of its engineering and innovation exhibit.
Marine Biology Installs Imaging System One of Jesuit’s newest and most exciting summer enrichment opportunities, the marine biology program has provided students with a broad base of knowledge relating to marine studies. Students learn about research techniques and scientific validity, differences in reef systems, Caribbean marine ecosystems, fish and invertebrate identification and anatomy, and the practical application of science. In 2014, with the generous support of several donors, Jesuit purchased a self-cleaning video camera system that allows for year-round study of the coral reef and surrounding ecosystem Jesuit students have built and maintained since initiating the program. A video screen was installed on campus which displays a live feed of the coral reef.
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