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Re: Recruiting Girls
I think one of the scariest things about joining FRC as a girl is that you are afraid you won't have a place, or that you will embarrass yourself in some way. I think a good way to counter both of these things is to have proper training, and to make sure everyone (not just young women) know that it isn't just about the robot. Ensure that they know there are many facets of the team and there is a niche for them on the team, whether with the robot or something else.
How many girls do you have on your team now?
Do you have any female mentors?
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Mentor - CRUSH, FRC Team 1011 - 2015 to Present
Student - CocoNuts, FRC Team 2486 - 2010 to 2014
2014 Dean's List Winner
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"Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be. We can do this. We're educators. We're born to make a difference." -Rita Pierson
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