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Unread 03-05-2016, 18:03
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Re: Making STEM a better place for women

This is super important because personally, robotics can be one of those places where you constantly hear sexist jokes and sometimes don't have other girls to back you up. I've also had a problem with guys poking me or standing way too close to the point where they are physically touching and/or trapping me. It looks like I'm going to be president of the club next year, though, so I plan to talk to the girls about how they can go to any of the older girls/mentors for help if someone is doing this to them. I'm also thinking about talking to the guys, but seeing that I'll only be a junior next year I'm not too sure if they'll listen to me.
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