Chihuahua Launches Robotics Workshop for Indigenous Adolescents
In a collaborative effort to bridge technology and tradition, the Semilla Museum, alongside the State DIF, the Secretariat of Indigenous Peoples and Communities, and Cenaltec, has launched a Mobile Robotics workshop for indigenous adolescents.
The innovative program is designed to spark interest in science, technology, and innovation among youth, all while honoring their cultural heritage. Its core mission is to equip participants with foundational skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
The initiative commenced on October 22 at the Semilla Museum with an inaugural session that included a motivational talk for 11 Rarámuri adolescents from the Ladrillera del Norte settlement.
Scheduled to take place over several Saturdays, the workshop will provide a total of 40 hours of instruction. Throughout the course, participants will learn the fundamentals of robotics and programming, simultaneously cultivating essential soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and applied creativity.
Looking ahead, organizers have announced plans to expand the initiative with future workshops. These will delve into advanced technological fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Collaborative Robotics, among other STEM-related areas.
The program underscores a commitment to providing inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, empowering them with technological and scientific competencies from an early stage in their educational journey.
