Four Points Chamber of Commerce luncheon

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly luncheon Oct. 15 at River Place Country Club. VIK Medical representatives attended the luncheon and provided free flu shots to attendees. Veronica Sopher, the assistant superintendent of community and governmental relations for Leander ISD served as the guest speaker. She shared information on the district’s mobile learning initiative.

Four Points Chamber of Commerce luncheon Four Points Chamber of Commerce luncheon[/caption]
  1. Erica Freer helps manage an information booth at the luncheon.
  2. Chamber members are treated to a buffet lunch at River Place Country Club  on Oct. 15.
  3. Andrea Connell (center), Medical Staff Supervisor at VIK Medical, administers free flu shots at the luncheon.
  4. Sopher presents information on the district’s mobile learning initiative during the luncheon.

Lakeway Regional Medical Center demonstration

Lakeway Regional Medical Center presented the da Vinci Surgical System at Lake Travis High School on Oct. 28. Students practiced using the equipment with the guidance of representatives from Intuitive Surgical, the system’s designer. The demonstration featured a da Vinci simulator and surgical system. Students practiced on the simulator, which is used to train residents, before trying the surgical system. Many students said they are interested in working in the medical field.

Lakeway Regional Medical Center demonstration Lakeway Regional Medical Center presented the da Vinci Surgical System at Lake Travis High School on Oct. 28.[/caption]
  1. Sophomore Olivia Bowers practices on the da Vinci Surgical System during the demonstration. Bowers said she was surprised by how easy the system was to use.
  2. Students watch a classmate complete tasks with the da Vinci Surgical System as they wait for their turn to try the system.
  3. Tyler Price, clinical sales manager for Intuitive, gives students instructions regarding the da Vinci simulator.

Formula Fun event

Students showcased their solar-powered race cars at the Formula Fun racing event Oct. 23 held at Abercorn International School, 601 S. RR 620, Lakeway. The students demonstrated their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills through the event that coincided with Formula One race weekend. Abercorn students (below) used the school’s 3-D printer in addition to other materials to complete their projects.

Formula Fun event Abercorn students (below) used the school’s 3-D printer in addition to other materials to complete their projects.[/caption]