Description
We are RoboGals. We are a volunteering society whose aim is to teach young girls and minorities all about STEM subjects! RoboGals is an international society with groups in 30+ countries around the world. we have collectivly taught over 100,000 girls and counting! We run engineering and technology workshops, free-of-charge, in our local community, focusing on encouraging girls from primary to secondary school to explore an interest, as well as cultivate self-confidence, in these areas. Find out more about the worldwide robogals community here: robogals.org Robogals is open to everyone! Membership is free and training to become a volunteer is provided without you needing any experience. For the school visits you will need a DBS check, however this can be obtained through the SU at no charge There is a gender disparity in the STEM workforce as well as at higher education across the globe: Australia: Women make up 28% of the STEM workforce in Australia, with only 14% in engineering The aim of robogals is to get more young girls insprired about careers in STEM fields, in order to promote a culture of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Robogals socials are a great way to meet likeminded people who want to inspire the next generation to acheive greatness. Previous socials have included movie nights, lego sessions and quiz nights. All with free pizza of course :) Here are some pictures of a previous give it a go session. President - Avani Maindola Vice President - Shimoli Shah Secretary - Joseph Mace Treasurer - James Burdon Technical Liasons Offcier - Chaitanya Khajuria Events Officer - Fijelicia Fernandes School Liaisons Offcier - Kalpita Saravanakumar Social Media Officer - Emma Tonge Diversity and Inclusion Officer - Sara Caro Email: RoboGalsuob@gmail.com Instagram : @robogals_uob WhatsApp Group : RobogalsMembers Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers?
Well you have found the right place! Welcome to RoboGals
Who we are
This years committee.What we do
Pre-requists
Why we do what we do
UK: Women make up 14.4% of the STEM workforce in the UK, with only 8.2% in engineering
USA: Women make up 24% of the STEM workforce in the USA, with only 14% in engineering
Canada: Women make up less than 22% of the STEM workforce in the Canada
Saudi Arabia: Women make up 1% of the STEM researchers in Saudi Arabia, with 34% enrolled in science masters courses
Philippines: Women make up an impressive 46% of the STEM workforce in the Philippines, but only 11.2% in engineering!Robogals Core Values
Our Socials
Committee
Contact us
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
