Dec 07, 2020
BELFAST — Belfast Area High School students in Lisa White and Chuck Lagerbom's Marine Studies class recently practiced navigating with the class's ROV drone.
Learning goals of the underwater pilot training were the operation (how-to) and maintenance of the research vehicle. A navigation course in the pool was set up and students practiced navigating by the remote control, necessary training for open water use.
While the semester-long elective will conclude in January, Lagerbom said in a press release that long-term goals include opportunities for independent study projects, more marine-related courses, and practical hands-on experiences to help students fulfill STEM and Marine Studies Program requirements and earn the endorsement.
