Our Theme: ROVs for a Sustainable Great Lakes Future
Team Waldo combines ROV technology with sustainability and gender equality, impacting the Great Lakes and inspiring future scientists.
ROVs: Essential Tools for Ecosystem Monitoring
The Great Lakes face threats from warming waters and invasive species. Waldo XVI provides real-time data, capturing imagery and measuring water quality.
Addressing Global Problems:
ROVs monitor biodiversity changes, assessing invasive species' impact.
Alignment with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water:
Our data aids in conserving and sustainably managing marine resources.
Empowering Women in STEM through ROV Technology
As an all-girls team, we promote gender equality in STEM.
Addressing Global Problems:
We break gender barriers in STEM, inspiring future female scientists.
We provide hands-on learning experiences for our team and our community.
Alignment with UN SDG 5: Gender Equality & SDG 4: Quality Education:
Our participation showcases women's STEM capabilities.
Our hands-on work and community engagement provide quality education.
Empowering Women in STEM through ROV Technology
As an all-girls team, we promote gender equality in STEM.
Addressing Global Problems:
We break gender barriers in STEM, inspiring future female scientists.
We provide hands-on learning experiences for our team and our community.
Alignment with UN SDG 5: Gender Equality & SDG 4: Quality Education:
Our participation showcases women's STEM capabilities.
Our hands-on work and community engagement provide quality education.
Citizen Science: ROVs in Community Research
We collaborate with EcoSparks’ Changing Currents Program, studying Pringle Creek’s water quality, which impacts Lake Ontario.
Addressing Global Problems:
We contribute to local environmental monitoring and raise awareness.
We are working to create a model for other young women to become involved in STEM.
Alignment with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water:
Our data enhances watershed health understanding.