PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Power and Light Company and NextEra Energy Incorporated have funded a University of West Florida robotics camp through 2027.
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According to a UWF news release, the more than $50,000 donation includes consumable kits, robot control systems, and event materials.
The robotics camp aims to help students in middle and high school understand robotic concepts and grow teamwork and communication.
“This camp gave us opportunities to build, on top of coding,” said 11-year-old student Srirama Kesharwani, who has aspirations to become a software engineer. “I feel a lot more used to building robots and coding them; now I can build basic robots.”
According to the release, the camp consists of a morning learning session, followed by a challenge task in the afternoon, putting students to the test.
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“By nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, FPL is helping to create a diverse, skilled workforce ready to tackle the energy challenges of tomorrow while driving economic growth and environmental stewardship in Florida,” FPL Regional Vice President J.T. Young said.
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