Robogals North America Sponsorship Package “... From being involved in [Robogals] the organization myself, I have learned that the gender disparity seen - in engineering, in the classroom, in higher education, in the workplace – is not insurmountable and should not be the norm. The process of visiting young students in the classroom and teaching and interacting with them is rewarding in more ways than one and is an experience that I AM grateful for and would have liked to see as a child...” – Alex P, Former Robogals Columbia President Designed by: Christopher Nguyen http://robogals.org│ 1 About Us Who We Are Our Goals Robogals is an international, non-profit organization • Engage the next generation’s interest in science, comprised of dedicated university student volunteers technology, engineering and math that strive to take part in shaping the future science, • Empower a more diverse range of students to pursue technology, engineering and math (STEM) related STEM-related education industries. We are comprised of volunteers of all genders, cultures, and backgrounds dedicated to • Tackle the issue of gender imbalance in the industry inspiring and educating students in grade school, with a focus on young women. What We Do Robogals Chapters at universities across Canada and the United States offer free interactive robotics and engineering workshops to inspire, educate, and engage students in STEM. We are currently hoping to expand our organization and chapters across North America, specifically focusing on our continuous effort in empowering girls to pursue 2012–Present: STEM in their post-secondary studies and future careers. • 1567 girls were inspired in NA • 116% growth within Why We Do What We Do the past year • Conducted a total of 99 workshops 24% 22% Women make up 24% of USA Canada the STEM workforce in USA* Women make up less than 22% of the STEM workforce in Canada** Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation, 2011* │ 2 Statistics Canada, 2014** http://robogals.org SINE (Seminars Inducting New Executives) North America SINE (Seminars Inducting New Executives) is an annual conference which brings together young leaders from our North American Robogals chapters. The purpose of SINE is to create an environment for networking, sharing experiences and ideas, and training new chapter executive members. The participation of external organizations in the form of workshops and networking sessions further enhances our members’ professional development. SINE is an ideal opportunity to connect with passionate students and inspire the next generation of engineers. The next SINE conference will be in January 2017, in Pasedena, CA. SINE has allowed Robogals to ensure consistency and excellence across all chapters. Through running professional development workshops to chapter-based volunteer training, our young leaders walk away with strong and diverse skill-sets to bring back to their chapter. SINE is Robogals’ conference for unifying students of various backgrounds together to continue striving towards our goals and opening doors to new perspectives. What We Do The most exciting thing about Robogals is the level of involvement for individuals and openness to Sponsorship Opportunities Robogals Chapters at universities across Canada and the United States offer free change and new ideas. As a chapter member I feel interactive robotics and engineering workshops to inspire, educate, and engage students very personal about the team as an international • Support a dynamic community driven in STEM. We are currently hoping to expand our organization and chapters across organization, that I have an impact, and I have enor- to inspire and make a difference North America, specifically focusing on our continuous effort in empowering girls to pursue mous potential to go far. [Robogals NA is] a budding STEM in their post-secondary studies and future careers. organization open to collaboration and new ideas. • Exciting networking opportunities with –Mandy J, Robogals Global COO student volunteers across North American Chapters The Robogals culture is a cycle of wonderful • Develop relationships with students and people inspiring and motivating other wonderful people to go above and beyond their job description. promote career and company opportunities It’s about supporting each other to make the hard • Display your organization’s name on work worth it. Making goals, striving to reach them and shattering boundaries. Robogals’ promotional material and website –Tina H, Former Robogals Queen’s Marketing Manager http://robogals.org│ 3 California Institute of Technology Queen’s University Columbia University University of Calgary Georgia Institute of Technology Wellesley College Our Chapters McGill University Google maps Start sponsoring our North American Sponsorship Opportunities Chapters! Donate to help us start and • Assist in sustaining Robogals’ abilities develop chapters at universities across to inspire, empower and engage young Canada and the United States. students in STEM Your sponsorship and/or partnership will • Help us fund and start chapters to continue help us construct another path towards spreading the importance of exposing young students to STEM inspiring, engaging, and empowering students to pursue their interests • Educate and introduce young students to team- work, communication and engineering concepts in STEM. Q: What does Robogals mean to you? “Robogals is a dynamic global community of engineering students working together to inspire young girls and to open up a world of possibilities for them…” – Nicole P, Former Robogals North America Sponsorship Manager “I find it difficult to describe this organization within one paragraph. It’s constantly growing and changing in so many incredible ways. It’s being surrounded by so many inspirational volunteers that gives me the drive to inspire others through my own actions.” – Dominique F, Robogals Queen’s President “ We are an international team of people who are passionate about inspiring future generations of female engineers. Joining Robogals means joining this community.” – Alex G, Robogals Global Operations Team http://robogals.org│ 4 Sponsorship Levels Platinum Gold Silver Bronze > $10k $5k-$10k $1k-$5k < $1k Social Responsibility Support a cause with a pro- found social impact Engagement Attend networking events at SINE Promote careers and compa- ny opportunities in Robogals newsletter Give presentation at SINE Company site tour as part of SINE (proximity permitting) Staff can receive training and participate in local Robogals outreach workshops Brand Exposure Organization name displayed on Robogals North America website Company logo placement on promotional material for SINE and other initiatives Verbal recognition during events Company logo featured in presentations at regional events Opportunity to offer company products and promotional material at SINE Banner and promotional material placement at SINE Acknowledgement Receive biannual reports on Robogals NA impact and achievements Letter of Acknowledgement Certificate of Sponsorship Leverage Promote your organization as a partner of Robogals Use Robogals’ logo in your own promotional activities http://robogals.org│ 5.