OP here: I have two daughters. One builds things (robots) and one does not. But there are so few women as electronic hobbyists. FIRST Robotics is helping bring young women into the fabrication maker mentality. I just wish it could happen faster.
Building "robots" is a lame thing; teach her the real things: batteries, leds etc.
Oh she does all of that. These are 120 lb robots with 100+ amp circuits. She wires up the control system board system board, uses CNC mills to fab parts (and many other tools), works with the designers to ensure that the design can be build, does on the fly diagnostics and break fix. She is getting really good experience. She also works with the programmers to ensure a smooth control system. And much more.
That's fantastic! If you don't mind me asking, how old is she? University student or younger?
Rising High School Senior. FIRST robots is the program. 6 Years on the HS team (she was allowed on in Middle School). Wants to be a Mechanical Engr. with a 2nd degree in CS. Makes her Dad proud. She also is a lobbyist for disadvantaged youth for CS and STEM opportunity.