The varsity Sport for the Mind, FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.
This week, we head to Orlando for the FIRST FRC Orlando Regional. We speak to team members and alumni about their experiences with the organization.
Scott and Mark speak with Isabel Coto from FRC Team 1251, TechTigers. They discuss Isabel's experiences with FIRST, her role on the team and her plans for the future. They also discuss the team's experiences with the program and at the Orlando Regional.
Scott and Mark speak with Aleksandra Orlovic and Jade Zsiros from FRC Team 180, S.P.A.M. They discuss their experiences with FIRST, their roles on the team and plans for the future. They also discuss the team's experiences with the program and at the Orlando Regional.
Scott and Mark speak with Kash Davis and Samantha Rockwell from FRC Team 5283, Torque. They discuss their experiences with FIRST, their roles on the team and plans for the future. They also discuss the team's experiences with the program and at the Orlando Regional.
Scott and Mark speak with Sydney Cabana from FRC Team 2425, Hydra. They discuss her experiences with FIRST, her role on the team and plans for the future. They also discuss the team's experiences with the program and at the Orlando Regional.
Scott and Mark speak with Felix Chapman from FRC Team 5646, Spiderbots. They discuss his experiences with FIRST, his role on the team and plans for the future. They also discuss the team's experiences with the program and at the Orlando Regional.
Scott and Mark speak with Libby Kamen, FIRST Partner Associate with United Therapeutics Corporation. Libby is the niece of FIRST founder Dean Kamen, and works with United Therapeutics Corporation to help bring partnerships and funding to teams near the company's offices. The three discuss Libby's participation in FIRST events since childhood, including attending early International finals at Disney's EPCOT Center in Orlando. She also discusses her experiences on a team throughout high school and her responsibilities today.
Scott and Mark speak with Greg King, alumni for FRC Team 180, S.P.A.M. They discuss his experiences with FIRST, her roles on the team and his experiences since graduation.