Tokyo, Japan – The ISP New Horizons Bilingual School of the Dominican Republic made history at the Coded STEAM Championship Tokyo 2025, earning First Place, the Best Engineering Design award, and the prestigious Coded Spirit award, proudly carrying the Dominican flag onto the international stage. The competition consisted of creating sustainable development proposals for communities, applying the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), fostering innovation, creativity, and the social impact of the projects presented. First Place was awarded to team Bioblast for their project "Smart Fenton Capsule," a portable device that breaks down macroplastics such as polypropylene using the Fenton Reaction, releasing radicals that oxidize and degrade the plastic into water, CO₂, and harmless salts. The capsule monitors the reaction in real time to operate safely and efficiently, offering a sustainable solution to combat plastic pollution.Members of team Bioblast: Juneilis Hernández, Marlyn Novas, Axel Eusebio, Ethan Tamarez, Carlos Kepp, Elba Reyna, and Victoria Reyna. Team Aerodrops received the Best Engineering Design award for their innovative project "A Dehumidification Machine that Converts the Air's Humidity into Safe Drinking Water," which aims to guarantee access to drinking water in communities facing resource scarcity.Members of team Aerodrops: Vitelio Mejía, Luka González, Shelsie Caba, Joaquín Benezario, Elba Novas, Nicole Mancebo, and Antoni Luckzak. In a special recognition, Antoni Luckzak, a member of team Aerodrops, was awarded the international "Coded Spirit" prize, which honors his leadership, collaborative spirit, and commitment to teamwork values. The third participating team, Ozam River Rover, presented a project with great social impact for the Dominican Republic. They developed aquatic drones to monitor and assess the water quality of the Ozama River, collecting real-time data on pollution levels and sending it to a digital platform, enabling fast and accurate responses. Although they did not win an award, their proposal reflects students' commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. Members of team Ozam River Rover: Cristina Jauregui, Francesca Cavagliano, Edgar Delgado, Kiara Benezario, Karen Ruíz, Reilly García, and Hans Joa. Under the direction and mentorship of Engineers Elisami Cedeño, Computer Science Coordinator, and Manuel Bastardo, Robotics and Automation Teacher, the students competed against more than 300 students from different parts of the world, proving that Dominican talent can shine at the highest international level. This achievement is a testament to the talent, effort, and commitment of our students. They have not only excelled internationally but have also shown that innovation can transform the world.
