From Bolts to Bandages: Robotics for Health and Education
From Bolts to Bandages" is a STEM outreach event conducted under the IEEE Region 8 RoboSTEMpathy initiative, focusing on how robotics can contribute to good health and wellbeing (SDG #3). Through interactive demonstrations, students will explore how robotics and innovation can solve real-world health challenges. The highlight of the event will be testing a robot built by the IEEE team that addresses a specific wellness issue, with live student participation. The event aims to inspire students to consider the impact and integration of robotics and STEM in the educational sector and communities.
- Registration: Students from Grades 10, 11, and 12
- Speakers: Mr. Ali El-Khishen, Ali Naser, Zahraa Ghosn
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- Beirut Modern School
- Bir Hassan
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Lebanon
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Mr. Ali El-Khishen ( principal@bms95.edu.lb ) – Principal at Beirut Modern School
- Co-sponsored by principal@bms95.edu.lb
- Starts 17 July 2025 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 08 October 2025 09:02 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
RoboSTEMpathy P1 Competition – Event Details
- Title of the event: From Bolts to Bandages: Robotics for Health and Education
- Date of the event: October 10, 2025 – from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Location: Beirut Modern School – Bir Hassan, Airport Road
- Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introduction of Presenters
Brief introduction by the IEEE student team leading the event.
2. Opening Remarks by the School Principal
Short welcome speech.
3. What is IEEE?
A quick overview of IEEE and its global mission in technology and
innovation.
4. Introduction to Robotics
A general explanation of robotics, its real-world applications, and
relevance to students.
5. Purpose of the Event
Connecting the activity to SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being, and
the RoboSTEMpathy initiative.
6. Project Presentation
Showcasing the robot developed to address a health-related
humanitarian issue.
7. Live Demonstration and Student Interaction
Two students try out the robot and share their observations.
8. Q&A Session
An open floor for students to ask questions and discuss ideas.
9. Closing Remarks & Thank you
Summing up the event.