(ROCKWALL, TX — March 26, 2019) Team 1296, Full Metal Jackets, of Rockwall High School attended the STEM Advocacy Conference of Texas (SACOT) and were also recognized for their work for STEM Gals by state representatives.
The SACOT event, held on Feb. 18, was attended by EVP of Public Relations Hannah Cowgill, VP of Robotic Construction Joshua Sadler, and rookie team member Austin Taylor. The team had the opportunity to meet with State Representatives Steve Allison and Trent Ashby about the importance of STEM funding, the lack of STEM workers, and their initiatives to try to fill that gap with initiatives like STEM Gals. After a long day, the team was able to talk with other teams about STEM and ways we can all help to improve the world we live in.
The next day Hannah, Josh, and Austin met with State Rep. Justin Holland to talk again about STEM Gals and the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Later that day the team was also joined by President Lauren Knoff, VP of Software Anna Slater, Treasurer Allyson Letlow, VP of Safety Christian Garcia, veteran member Ryan Highnote, and rookie team member Averleigh Fisher. The team was recognized for their efforts and “STEM Gals Day” was officially declared in the State of Texas by Rep. Holland.
Submitted by Hannah Cowgill, EVP Public Relations & Josh Sadler, VP Robotic Construction.
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