Swim team? Old news! All-girls underwater robotics team raises $2K through community raffle.

The Clarkston P.E.O. FE Chapter has partnered with ECH Science, an all-girls underwater robotics team, to promote women’s education through a fundraising raffle. The collaboration highlights growing community support for encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers through hands-on robotics and engineering programs.

What you should know: ECH Science brings together girls from different schools and communities who share a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math.

• The team explores new concepts through hands-on outreach activities and competitive challenges, applying scientific and engineering processes in real-world scenarios.
• They have become a local role model and inspiration for others in the community to get involved in STEM activities.

The fundraising effort: P.E.O. has assembled a raffle basket valued at over $2,000, featuring items and gift certificates donated by local businesswomen.

• Only 200 tickets are available for purchase at $20 each, with sales running through October.
• The team will be available in person at Rosauers on September 20 from 10 AM to 2 PM for ticket sales.
• Those unable to attend can purchase tickets via Venmo by scanning a provided code and including their contact information.

Key details: The raffle drawing will take place at Asotin City Park on October 11 at 12 PM.

• The partnership demonstrates how community organizations can support young women pursuing technical education and careers.
• ECH Science’s focus on underwater robotics provides students with specialized experience in marine engineering and autonomous systems.