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WHAT IS GIRLS GEN?

GIRLS GEN is an annual event designed to maximize female engagement with FIRST robotics and support Oregon’s next generation STEM workforce.  In 2019, the hosting partners were FIRST Robotics Competition team 1425, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, and First Tech Federal Credit Union. GIRLS GEN is a critical program for both FIRST and ORTOP efforts to increase participation by underserved and underrepresented communities. Find more information about the event in the GIRLS GEN 2019 Flyer.

EVENT DAY ACTIVITIES          

Partners come together each year to present a vibrant day of activities such as:

  • A tournament focused on all-female roles in the competition
  • Behind the scenes VIP tours & event day programs for potential and current partners
  • Recruitment booth to answer questions of potential corporate volunteer coach and mentor candidates

WHY IS GIRLS GEN IMPORTANT? 

Studies show a drop off in elementary and middle school for interest & participation in STEM career paths for female students. FIRST is proven to increase interest in STEM by participants, especially among girls. This effect is compounded when girls have female role models and have the opportunity to take on technical roles on teams. GIRLS GEN focuses on increasing opportunities for young women in Oregon  to practice and demonstrate their skills in a day of fun competition. 

HOW IS GIRLS GEN DIFFERENT FROM FIRST TOURNAMENTS?

While the event is a competition with awards, GIRLS GEN participants are all female in each competition role.  Male counterparts participate in support roles for their female teammates for this event. This event is not a qualifying round for FIRST competitions, rather hosted by Oregon based partners to insure access and exposure to robotics competition.

GET INVOLVED

  • Register a Team – FIRST Robotics Competition Teams in the Northwest are invited to participate. Questions about registering? Contact Debbie Kerr, the ORTOP FIRST Robotics Competition Program Manager, at debbie-kerr@ortop.org 
  • Sponsor the Event – Each year ORTOP’s partners make this event happen. Contact us for our sponsor guide and event attendance metrics.
  • Enjoy the Day – Plan to bring family & friends to see female leaders in action next year! 
  • Share  – Distribute the GIRLS GEN 2019 Flyer

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Contact: Sarah Tenney, Director – Development and Communications   sarah-tenney@ortop.org

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