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De Mauro: “Schools continue to work very well.”
Redattore sociale, 14 March 2011
At the inauguration of RomeCup 2011, the Professor Emeritus of the Rome “La Sapienza” University and President of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale points out “if it is true that someone wants to eliminate public schools, he has found a hard challenge.”
ROME – “If it is true that someone wants to eliminate public schools, he has found a hard challenge. Schools continue to work very well." That’s the firm belief of Professor Emeritus of the Rome “La Sapienza” University and President of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, Tullio De Mauro, at the inauguration of RomeCup 2011, the International City of Rome Robotics Trophy promoted by the Foundation and currently underway until March 16th. Public schools work well. It’s clear by looking at the many innovative projects and experiences showcased at the 5th edition of the event that sees students, teachers and robotics professionals working side by side with schools, universities and companies. “What we are trying to do with this event,” De Mauro adds “is drive the convergence of large enterprises in the robotics and IT sector with universities and schools that are try to make the most of the scant resources available.” And the results are both excellent and innovative, thanks to the teachers, the school administrators and the students especially." Nearly 2000 students from various Italian cities are expected at the event. “Participation is extremely high and a significant effort is evident,” De Mauro explains, “both amongst those presenting projects and those just coming by as spectators.” Enterprises are also providing significant contributions to the event. “Without their collaboration,” De Mauro adds, “we would be in trouble.” Looking at the future without forgetting about the past is the focus of the stands set up at Itis Galileo Galilei in Rome. In fact, there also is a stand celebrating the 150th anniversary of Italian unity. “We can’t build the future without participating in the present and celebrating the past,” De Mauro explains. "We have always known this. We are programmed in this way as humans. We can do nothing new with our memory.” The research experiences showcased in the stands shed light on new frontiers. Research, De Mauro explains, will help us reach objectives that may seem beyond our reach and shed light and hope even in particular areas such as physical disabilities. “There are contributions in many different areas,” the professor adds. “For example, there is an integrated robotics system for the exploration of submarine environments. This will increase the knowledge that is so hard for humans to obtain alone and will produce beneficial effects, and its just one example out of thousands. These results bring an incredible richness to knowledge, the environment and the society that invests in attaining them.”
