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Lehi Robotics, OD Robotics describe STEM outreach, mentoring in Pasco County
Summary
Student-run teams Lehi Robotics and OD Robotics told meeting attendees they run mentoring programs, a Geared for Girls initiative and community outreach including farmer's markets and summer camps; teams reported growth to 43 members and 13 mentors.
Lehi Robotics and OD Robotics representatives spoke about their student-run robotics programs and local outreach during the meeting.
A Lehi Robotics representative said the club began with 12 students and has grown to 43 members supported by 13 mentors. "At Lehi Robotics, we believe in the power of innovation, teamwork, and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders," the representative said. Another speaker added, "We're a student run team of 43 members with 13 mentors, 10 of whom are returning first alumni."
The speakers described several outreach activities. One speaker said, "1 of our proudest initiatives is our Geared for Girls program," which they characterized as introducing young females to engineering. The team also said it mentors a FIRST LEGO League team and helped start the first Lehi League team in Pasco County. "We also volunteered in summer robotics camps, helping nurture the next wave of builders and creators," a speaker said. They noted participation in community events such as farmer's markets and assistance to a rookie team identified in the transcript as GPS robotics team 10017.
At the end of the remarks, an OD Robotics representative said, "At OD Robotics, we're more than just a team. We're a family. A family that believes in the power of innovation, the importance of community, and the potential of every student." No funding sources, formal requests, motions, or votes were reported in the transcript.
Lehi Robotics and OD Robotics framed their remarks around mentoring and student leadership. The presentations did not include formal action items or requests recorded in the meeting transcript.
