Student-designed robots face off at McMaster University
Media advisory
Hamilton, Ontario, April 6, 2018—The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at McMaster University this Saturday for the FIRST Robotics Canada district competition.
The competition brings together high school students from across Ontario to design and build robots in a qualifying match for the district championship.
Media will have access to Minister Duncan and to students who will demonstrate their robots’ remarkable abilities.
Date:
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time:
10 a.m.
Location:
McMaster University
David Braley Athletic Centre
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
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For further information, please contact:
Ann Marie Paquet
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
613-404-2733
ann-marie.paquet@canada.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca