I used to be a hardware design engineer so this program brings me back to that creative place. As a judge I get to interview the students and inspect the robots for design, quality and innovation. I really enjoy working with the students, learning why and how they designed their robots to achieve the game challenge. It is amazing that is six short weeks these kids can design and build a fully functional robot to compete in the competition. They are uninhibited and really do come up with some very creative ideas. One of the robots was made completely out of wood, now that’s thinking outside the box!

Want to learn more?  Visit www.usfirst.org.

Best,
Sherry Zins, Membership Development Manager, WTIA



Mike Atkinson, Areva T&D, WTIA Board Member & Sherry Zins, Membership Development Manager, WTIA



2010 Judges

About F.I.R.S.T.
The WTIA is proud to support FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) whose robotics programs inspire our youth to dream of becoming science and technology leaders. FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. For more information, visit www.usfirst.org.