COVERAGE

What is COVERAGE?

Competition of VEX Educational Robotics to Advance Girls Education (COVERAGE) is a project to inspire and support female middle and high school students to pursue STEM careers in West Virginia. Through attendance and participation in the robotics clubs and competitions, these students are predicted to become more knowledgeable and interested in STEM disciplines. COVERAGE is funded by the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and has helped teachers to organize all-girls robotics clubs in Kanawha, Fayette, Lincoln, Putnam, and Clay Counties.

The COVERAGE program provides support to robotics teams with majorty female presence in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition, and/or RECF Aerial Drone Competition. In addition, we have equipment grants available for VIQC and ADC teams.

How Can COVERAGE Kickstart Your Team?

All the listed items below can be provided free of charge, if you qualify for COVERAGE.

VEX IQ Field & Competition Kit w/ Spare Parts
RECF Drone Field Elements, CoDrone Kit
Training on equipment usage

Requirements to Qualify for COVERAGE

Female members must make up at least 50% of the team
Currently is registered for the 2024-2025 season.

Learn more about how to register:

- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- RECF Aerial Drone Competition
Must be located in the one of the following West Virginia counties:
- Clay
- Fayette
- Kanawha
- Lincoln
- Putnam
Complete the COVERAGE Application Form

Fill Out COVERAGE Application Form

For more information or questions, contact us via email:

Email us - Questions About COVERAGE

Partners

We greatly appreciate the support of our partners for their assistance in making COVERAGE possible.