Dominican Students' NASA Win: A Triumph of STEM and Community

Dominican Team AstroBosco Triumphs at NASA Rover Challenge The small town of [Locality Name], Dominican Republic, is celebrating a remarkable achievement. The AstroBosco team, comprised of students from the Instituto Salesiano Don Bosco, has won two awards at the 2025 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama. Their victory is a testament to their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to STEM education. The team's journey wasn't easy. They faced numerous challenges in designing, building, and testing their robot. Team leader Geisy Camilo shared, "The biggest challenge was learning everything on the go, especially the engineering and manufacturing aspects." The video shows the team working late nights in their workshop, using tools and machinery. The video also shows the team's robot navigating an obstacle course, simulating the Martian surface. Beyond their technical skills, AstroBosco's commitment to outreach is noteworthy. They've impacted over 780 children and young adults in various provinces through STEM programs. Their success serves as an inspiration to aspiring engineers and scientists across the Dominican Republic and beyond. The team's enthusiasm and passion is evident in their emotional reactions upon winning the awards, a moment captured beautifully in the video.