[FRC Blog] FRC and LGBT+

[nlknauss]

FIRST is absolutely one of the most accepting communities for all people interested in engineering, robotics, and all the fun associated but it is not immune to problems associated with social justice. Our community is working with students at a tremendously important time of their lives, and it is important to acknowledge many students take on social justice issues on their own without the majority knowing about it. The creation of this community will be a great resource for those seeking a voice and others willing to listen in order to further mature our community.

I am tremendously proud of the students for putting this group together, and look forward to seeing how the resource continues evolves.

[PayneTrain]

The more money that is spent to retain Frank Merrick for the future of FRC, the less I will complain about the reg fee. He's a gem.

[Tom Line]

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

The more money that is spent to retain Frank Merrick for the future of FRC, the less I will complain about the reg fee. He's a gem.

It's pretty easy for someone to stand up on a bully pulpit like Frank's and make statements that make people happy.

The difference is that Frank has backed it up. He's helped FIRST become more transparent. He's definitely helped the community come closer to FIRST as an entity. FIRST needs to keep this guy. Give him a raise, or five.

Hey Frank, you constantly hear our gripes in the community here on Chief Delphi. How about making FIRST a little more human and do the reverse - let's see a day in the life of a couple of the FIRST employees and their struggles and frustrations. Spread the veil a bit. Give us a couple 'how I work' interviews, or even some videos.

[DonRotolo]

Somebody cutting onions in here? <snif>

[planetbrilliant]

As other mods have already said, it was an incredible surprise to see this posted on the official FIRST blog. Thank you everyone, for your support! <3

[IKE]

I am glad to see FIRST leadership engaging in such efforts.

For those interested in a professional society:
https://www.ostem.org/about

From their page:
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields. The national society has been built by students, for students. We started as a single chapter in 2005, and today we encompass more than 50 chapters across the country.