2019 LEAD POVs

My favorite part of doing the LEAD workshop was being able to interact with seventh-grade girls and talk to them about the robot. It was really nice to see young girls so interested and engaged in learning more about robotics. I learned that showing the girls our robots was a great way to get them engaged in STEM. I hope that the message of being inspired and having a willingness to learn about new things sticks with the students.

Cailin Le Class of 2021

I am so glad that I was able to participate in LEAD for the first time this year! During LEAD, I guided the 7th graders around our robotics rooms and introduced them to each committee. All of the girls were extremely kind and curious about robotics. I was happy to help them by answering any questions they had about our team. Overall, I am glad that I participated in LEAD and helped the girls learn more about our robotics team, the Janksters!

Ananya Thapar Class of 2021

For the third year in a row, I presented at LEAD Day and provided 7th grade girls with an introduction to our robotics team. I was also responsible for teaching the girls how to drive our 2018 robot, Lola, giving them each a turn to operate her. My favorite part was seeing the initial fright of driving a 160-pound robot melt away and turn to pure excitement. Intrigued by our robot's design and the team's structure, the girls had a number of great questions, which I had the opportunity to answer. Overall, participating in LEAD Day allowed me to grow my presentation and demonstration skills and serve as a role model to girls interested in STEM, while also having fun!

Maddie Waldie Class of 2020