Robotics team motivating next generation of girls in science | HTX+

Government statistics show women make up about half of the country's college-educated workforce, but only 29 percent of the country's jobs in science and engineering.

This fact doesn't sit well with the robotics club at Pearland ISD, and now, they're hoping to make a change.

"When I first came in, I was kind of intimidated," said co-captain Anyssa Castorina. "Then, I was like, 'I don't think I'll ever be allowed to touch the robot.' I was immediately engaged and it kind of inspired me."

They call themselves the Pearland Pearadox.

Forty students from three schools meet at Turner High School to create as one cohesive robotics team.

They've competed at the World Robotics Championships for the past three years in a row.

And now, they're looking for more girls to join.

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