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The Girls of Steel, was founded in the fall of 2010 at Carnegie Mellon University. Since then, they’ve helped girls across Pittsburgh discover their passion for robotics.
The team is fortunate and grateful to have the support of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Field Robotics Center. CMU serves as a central location for all the girls, coming from over a 600 square mile area, to learn and actively explore the field of robotics.
The name “Girls of Steel” was decided through a team brainstorming session. It meshes perfectly with the central image of our logo–Rosie the Riveter with a robotic arm. Rosie was made during World War II, illustrating the power of women who took over jobs in factories (producing munitions, etc.) when the men went to war.
Read more about them and the awesome work they’re doing.
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