Award Recognition for Non-STEM Mentors in FRC

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by karomata

We are currently petitioning to help bring more recognition to non-engineering mentors within the FIRST community. In addition to the community’s skilled pool of engineering mentors, many teams have mentors who help with organization, financial management, community outreach, presentation, and the many other aspects that make a well rounded FIRST team. These mentors work behind the scenes to lead their teams, but currently have no opportunity for award recognition in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Join us in the campaign for NEMO recognition!

First of all, thank you for thinking of us NEMs. I've read through this interesting thread (even though it got a little off-topic!) and am thrilled that many NEMs have been nominated and recognized for their non-technical expertise as Woodie Flowers Award nominees and winners.

However, although the nominees need not be engineers, one of the criteria is: "Clear explanation of mathematical, scientific, and engineering concepts" - something I would never be able to do!

I'm not sure what the answer is - changing the criteria of the WFA or adding an additional award... But I encourage each of you who have non-engineering mentors (who may or may not be be engineers) to join NEMO (Non-Engineering Mentor Organization) so they can provide support to one another! http://www.firstnemo.org