Girls in FIRST

[bethMonster]

yeah, the reason i asked is we're an all girls school too. some of our osu mentors are men, but we do most everything. last year it was crazy, the disrespect we got at the chicago regional. we won an entrepreneurship award, and were actually groped in the hi-five line that was formed impromptu at the beginning of the awards ceremony. although what was more insulting was all of the people asking, "you're all girls? how did you build a robot?" we politely reminded them that there are no bolts in the small parts catalog that require a penis in order tighten them.

however, this year was much better. i think we proved ourselves in chicago last year as a respectable team. now our reputation is for educated and capable students, good robot design, and a down-to-earth attitude. thank you to all the guys who stuck up for us during our run-in with sexual harrassment, and thanks to all the girls who are strong and sensible enough to wire, code, weld, machine, etc. instead of allowing themselves to be relegated to the role of cheerleader or head of the party favor department. we don't just need more women in robotics and engineering, we need more capable women.