Local Youth Underwater Robotics Team Qualifies for 2022 International Seaperch Challenge, Seeking Donations to Help Cover Travel Expenses -…

CLARKSTON - The local ECH Science Underwater Robotics team has once again qualified for the International Seaperch Challenge! The team, which is currently made up of three members (Ella, Claire and Merredy), will now be headed to the University of Maryland on June 4, 2022 to compete against approximately 150 other teams.

This is the second year in a row that the ECH Science Team has qualified for the International Seaperch Challenge. Last year, the then three-person team of Ella, Claire and Hannah took 3rd place in the pool event.

While the cross-country trip to compete is fun and a great opportunity, the team does have to pay their own way.

The cost to participate in the 2022 event for the seven-member group (3 team members, 3 parents/chaperones, and the coach) is estimated to be close to $11,300. That cost covers registration, airfare, lodging, and a rough estimate for local transportation. Public transportation, Uber, and taxis will be used.

As of this writing, it is estimated that the team has raised $2,800.

Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Friends of Asotin Lions Club, PO B 175, Asotin, WA 99402; with the memo indicating it's for the ECH-Science Team. The team says any donation will be appreciated!

The ECH Science Team is comprised of middle school girls that come together from different schools and are interested in sharing their love for science, technology, engineering, and math. The name is derived from the initials of the co-founding members Ella, Claire and Hannah.

To learn more about the ECH Science Team, click HERE.

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Local Youth Underwater Robotics Team Qualifies for 2022 International Seaperch Challenge, Seeking Donations to Help Cover Travel Expenses -...