Bootcamp | 29 Sep - 1 Oct, 2009 | @ The University of Melbourne
Join a network of Australia's top up-and-coming female leaders!
Robogals wants to expand its operations so that its impact may be felt Australian-wide. We will be doing this through Robogals Bootcamp, 3 days of learning and fun at the University of Melbourne, where you will learn how to set up Robogals at your university with students from all over the country. As well as that, Robogals will be contesting the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Robot Dance during the Bootcamp. Click here for more details.
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What's included?
- In a word - everything! Just find your way to Melbourne, bring some shopping money, and we will take care of the following...
- Two nights accommodation - FREE!
- All meals (including morning and afternoon tea) - FREE!
- Special invitation to the Robogals press launch - FREE!
- Trip to the Melbourne Zoo - FREE!
- Dinner in famous Brunswick Street and Lygon Street - FREE!
- + much more!
Who are we looking for?
- 24 smart, passionate and energetic girls who want to make a difference.
- 6 girls each from The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Adelaide and the University of Western Australia.
- Each of the six girls will take on one of the following positions in Robogals at their university.
- Girls studying at any level - undergraduate/ post-graduate may apply.
- A preference will be given to girls studying science, engineering or technology disciplines.
- No experience necessary!
Got any questions? Just send us an email to hi [at] robogals.org
and we'll get them answered.
To apply, please fill out the following form.
You will be notified of the outcome within a week of
the closing date. Please see below for the closing
date for your university.
We recommend you answer the questions offline in a
word processing document or text file before copying
and pasting your answers into the form and submitting.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Robogals Team Melbourne
Last updated: 14 July 2009
Update #1: Monday 17 August 2009
Applications have closed for the University of Adelaide.Applications have been extended for a week at the University of Western Australia until Thursday 20 August 2009.
Applications have been extended for two weeks at the University of Queensland until Thursday 27 August 2009.
The University of New South Wales already has two girls on board, and discussions are taking place regarding the other four.
The Largest Robot Dance World Record Attempt currently has over 150 registered participants.
Update #2: Tuesday 18 August 2009
Applications have reopened for the University of Adelaide to extend an invitation to students from the EEE department. Applications will close Thursday 27 August 2009.
Update #3: Monday 31 August 2009
Applications have closed for the University of Adelaide.Applicants have been chosen from the University of Western Australia. The calibre of applications from Western Australia was very high, and we commend all girls who submitted an application.
Following discussions with the University of New South Wales, applications will close Monday 7 September.
Update #4: Monday 7 September 2009
Applicants from the University of Adelaide have been chosen.Applicants from the University of Western Australia have been chosen.
Applications from the University of Queensland reopened and will close Thursday 10 September. One applicant has already been accepted.
Applications from the University of New South Wales will close Monday 7 September.
Applicants from the University of Melbourne will be chosen at the Elections Meeting on Tuesday 15 September in the Green Theatre, EEE Building, from 1pm - 2pm.
The Largest Robot Dance World Record Attempt currently has 274 confirmed guests.
Update #5: Friday 25 September 2009
Applications from all universities have now been closed, and all applicants have been notified of the outcome. The standard of applications was consistently very high, we thank everyone for applying, and we hope you have the opportunity to be involved with Robogals in the future.The Largest Robot Dance World Record Attempt currently has 450 confirmed guests.
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