Alumni Testimonials

"Robotics has taught me how important it is to utilize our time and how to work together as a team"

Committed to: Pennsylvania State University

Committed to: New York University

"Robotics has given me the opportunity to work in a team comprised of many integrated skillsets. Working as CAD Lead required me to work in tandem with our engineering and programming teams through the whole season as we developed our robot. I believe an interdisciplinary and adaptable engineering approach will be beneficial to my studies at UVA and in my future career." 

Committed to: University of Virginia 

"My favorite thing is getting to learn and work in this field. STEM programs like robotics help teach me important skills. Furthermore, these skills will apply to life, helping me achieve success."

Committed to: Gettysburg College

Committed to: UMass Amherst

"One of the most important things that I've learned from robotics is that there isn't only one way to accomplish a task. There are always new and creative ways to approach a problem and that is the beauty of building a robot to complete a task.

Committed to: University of Maryland 

Committed to: Georgia Institute of Technology

"Team-building is by far one of the most important things I've learned from robotics. Although I have learned skills such as software and mechanical development, at competitions working with people you have never met before is daunting at first, but communicating and cooperating with others is something essential I've learned."

College Plans: Cornell University

Area of Study: Statistical Science and Computer Science

Favorite quote from robotics: “You almost killed me”- Kate A, after I almost killed her when the drill press got stuck in the part and the vise started spinning.

College Plans: Uconn 

Area of Study: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 

"Robotics has been an inspiring, team building environment that has taught me the importance of cooperative problem solving. I learned how many different skill sets can collectively be successful and it's something I know will serve me in the future."

College Plans:  University of Wisconsin Madison 

Area of Study: Electrical Engineering  

"My favorite part of this team is the fact that we work as a team. No matter how silly the question (ex. “does the car turn off when you take the keys out” -me) there’s always someone to answer it without making you feel stupid. You learn a lot from the people around you, and  the best part is that the learning never stops. "

College Plans: Purdue University 

Area of Study:  Applied Statistics & Wildlife Ecology, Business Management
Pre-Veterinary Track

"Not my favorite but the most memorable was when someone ran back to pit after a match and just said “it fell over” after the robot fell over during the match." - Jack, Pit Manager

College Plans: Uconn 

Area of Study: Physics

"After I graduate I plan to go to college for a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Robotics has helped me achieve this goal by helping me to gain the skills I need to design and build a complex system. Robotics has also helped because the college I’m going to, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, is directly involved in FIRST Robotics."

College Plans: Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering 

College Plans: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

Area of Study: Computer Science

College Plans: Connecticut School of Broadcasting

Area of Study: Broadcasting