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	A STEM Site is a collection of competition robotics teams. STEM Sites have advantages over other ~~set ups:~~		A STEM Site is a collection of competition robotics teams. STEM Sites have advantages over other team formats.

	;Space:Sometimes it's easier to find a single space big enough for 12 teams rather than finding 12 smaller spaces. We've found that spaces like cafeterias are perfect for building Vex robots.		;Space:Sometimes it's easier to find a single space big enough for 12 teams rather than finding 12 smaller spaces. We've found that spaces like cafeterias are perfect for building Vex robots.
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	;Advanced Mentoring: Finding mentors that have advanced skills is hard. It's easier to find mentors that can work with bigger groups. By sharing a skilled (in say RobotC programming) mentor, more teams can benifit by the same application of time.		;Advanced Mentoring: Finding mentors that have advanced skills is hard. It's easier to find mentors that can work with bigger groups. By sharing a skilled (in say RobotC programming) mentor, more teams can benifit by the same application of time.

	~~;Sponsorship:~~

	;Competition Scrimmage: Individual teams may not be able to afford a practice field and playing pieces. The cost spread across 12 teams becomes much more manageable. The time and effort for a single team to set a field up is hard, but with a number of teams the time is just a few minutes. Having other teams means there is always someone to scrimmage and practice with.		;Competition Scrimmage: Individual teams may not be able to afford a practice field and playing pieces. The cost spread across 12 teams becomes much more manageable. The time and effort for a single team to set a field up is hard, but with a number of teams the time is just a few minutes. Having other teams means there is always someone to scrimmage and practice with.

	== Frequently Asked Questions ==		== Frequently Asked Questions ==
			;I'd like to be a sponsor. Do I need to sponsor an entire STEM Site?:While we think you sponsoring a STEM Site is a great idea, you can sponsor one or more teams. A STEM Site may start out with just a few teams, but grow as time goes on. You could decide to sponsor more teams at a later date. If you are a sponsor with a space to use (like an employee cafeteria) but don't have the financal resources to sponsor all the teams you can still be a STEM site. In any case contact us!

			;Is a STEM Site limited to 12 teams?:No, a good size for a STEM Site is 12-16 teams depending on the space. That means about 36-64 roboteers and another 12-16 mentors.

			;We have an existing team, but have lost our space, can we come join a STEM site?:Yes, you and your mentors can join an existing STEM Site.

			;Whats the nearest STEM Site to my location?: Contact us and we can direct you to an existing STEM Site or tell you about one that's in the works near you.
			== Contact us ==
			If you have an interest in STEM Sites contact us at: info@STEMRobotics.org

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A STEM Site is a collection of competition robotics teams. STEM Sites have advantages over other set ups:

;Space:Sometimes it's easier to find a single space big enough for 12 teams rather than finding 12 smaller spaces. We've found that spaces like cafeterias are perfect for building Vex robots.

;Mentor Schedules: In a 20 week season things come up in the lives of Mentors that may mean they need to miss a session. With other teams meeting in the same space there are other Mentors that can cover for a night or two. This allows the roboteers to keep meeting all season long.

;Advanced Mentoring: Finding mentors that have advanced skills is hard. It's easier to find mentors that can work with bigger groups. By sharing a skilled (in say RobotC programming) mentor, more teams can benifit by the same application of time.

;Sponsorship:

;Competition Scrimmage: Individual teams may not be able to afford a practice field and playing pieces. The cost spread across 12 teams becomes much more manageable. The time and effort for a single team to set a field up is hard, but with a number of teams the time is just a few minutes. Having other teams means there is always someone to scrimmage and practice with.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

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Foster at 19:52, 27 July 2009

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