Since 2010, our team has empowered female members of FIRST teams all across the region with our annual off-season competition. GirlP.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Outstanding Women Engineers through Robotics) separates itself from other competitions by requiring all teams run with all female driveteams. All notable leadership roles at the event are performed by women. This ensures that the women of FIRST are provided with a safe space to learn, grow, and exhibit their full capabilities. By shining a spotlight on female members so early in the robotics season, we encourage conversation about the inequalities we face in this male-dominated field.
Typical Schedule of Events:
8:00: Doors open 8:30: Practice Rounds 10:00: Qualifying Rounds 1:30: Elimination Rounds 3:00: Championship For the Public: Cost: FREE!
For FIRST Teams: Cost: $300 per team Early Registration (Typically Before August 1) : $275 per team To register: 1. Click the Register Now Button and Fill out the form 2. Make checks payable to Mount Saint Joseph Academy 3. Mail checks to MSJA (see address below) to the attention of Hannah Farrell When: TBD for the 2024 season Where: Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 120 West Wissahickon Ave. Flourtown, PA 19031 |
GirlP.O.W.E.R. was one of the first robotics competitions I ever attended! The environment was electric, supportive, and competive. Attending made me proud to be a women in STEM” — Izzy, Team 433 |
Contact us: firebirds433@gmail.com