The Girls of Steel Robotics Team actively fundraises throughout the year in order to meet our expenses. Any amount you can provide will help!
Empowering the Future: Support Girls of Steel Robotics!
At Girls of Steel, our mission is clear: we’re on a journey to fostering unwavering confidence in individuals of all backgrounds, with a special focus on girls, gender non-conforming individuals, and other underrepresented communities, to believe in their ability to thrive in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). How do we make this happen? By equipping them with essential skills, nurturing their mechanical, technical, leadership, and teamwork abilities through the building of awesome robots, and championing an environment of equality and respect.
Our commitment to this cause is year-round, as we passionately drive our robotics and STEM program forward. Today, we’re proud to have over forty girls in grades 9-12 as active participants in our FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, fifteen 7th-10th grade girls on our three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, and grades K-8, engaging in smaller-scale LEGO robotics projects and exciting competitions.
Now, we’re turning to you for support. These funds will help cover critical operating costs, including robot parts and technical supplies essential for building our robots.
Other ways you can help
We always have expenses related to building the robot for competition and running outreach. For example a roboRIO (like the “brain” of the robot) costs us approximately $435, and we used two for the two new updated chassis project workshop kits. Usually the first FIRST Robotics Competition regional registration fee is $6000 and the fee for the second regional is $3000; we usually attend two regionals per year: The Greater Pittsburgh Regional at a venue in or near Pittsburgh and another competition in Ohio.
In addition to funds for the usual registration fees and robot materials, when we travel to competitions, we need funds for mentor travel, cargo van rental, and more. Again, any amount you are able to provide helps!
We are actively seeking Corporate Sponsorship.
If your organization would like to get involved with Girls of Steel, please contact us.