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Daniela Rodriguez

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Wisdom: True courage is continuing to travel, without a map. Receiving the STEM Heroes hall of fame award was truly humbling and I am very grateful. VEX Robotics is an incredible platform for creating and learning. At the VEX Robotics World Championship I met so many passionate kids and adults from around the world who love robotics and science just as much as I do. I feel that they are the true example of real courage.
Award: STEM Hero
Year: 2013
Title: Artificial Intelligence Programmer
Organization: Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School
Location: Florida, USA

Blessed Trinity Catholic School; Research focused on using brainwaves to move robotic equipment, empowering mobility-challenged persons to use technology to be more independent; Won “The Best in Fair” at the 2013 Annual Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Recognized by The National Society of Engineers and The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists.

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