The Steminists, an all-female robotics team from Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tullamore, became the first Irish female team to represent the country at the world championships in Dallas, Texas. Comprising students aged 12 to 14, the team created a competitive robot named Agatha Trunchbull, demonstrating exceptional dedication over seven months. Led by their teacher Aisling Bourke, the girls took charge of various roles including design, programming, and building, showcasing the remarkable talent and determination of young girls in technology and robotics. Their achievements highlight a significant step forward for female representation in STEM fields.
"They're the highest achieving Irish team, to bring home the judges award - and it's the first all-girls team to go. We're very excited for them, they were brilliant," said Ms Bourke.
"Agatha is programmed to compete in challenges and matches against other robots, with the team earning the opportunity to head to Texas this week."
"Jasmine was the team's lead builder, who worked on making sure the robot was solid and competition ready, while Emily, the team's programmer was responsible for writing and refining the robot's code."
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