by Robin Runyan | May 19, 2021 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People, Your Neighborhood
In a normal year, FIRST Robotics teams build out robots in schools or community centers, then compete in front of hundreds, if not thousands of family members, friends, volunteers and fans (like in the photo above, in February 2020). But this year has been anything...
by Robin Runyan | Jul 27, 2020 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People
This story was written by Juan Sandoval, Summer Youth Internship Program participant. This summer, I’m working remotely with DTE’s Customer Strategy Revenue Management and Protection Field Operations group. I start my day by checking in with my fellow Summer Youth...
by Robin Runyan | Apr 17, 2019 | Our People, Your Neighborhood
FIRST Robotics is much more than building robots for competition. For many students, it provides exposure to a wide range of career paths. And for many adults, it’s a chance to develop coaching and mentoring skills while giving back to their communities. ...
by Robin Runyan | Mar 21, 2019 | People, Your Neighborhood
You don’t have to be an expert at robotics to be a mentor. “You just need to be willing to put in time,” says John Bueltel, Marketing Manager with DTE, and seven-year mentor for the Rochester Adams High School AdamBots. This year’s FIRST qualifying events continue...
by DTE Social Media Team | May 16, 2018 | Energizing Youth
Joel Coddington knew qualifying for the FIRST Championship in Detroit would be a memorable experience. What he didn’t quite anticipate was that competing wouldn’t even be his favorite part. “It was a lot of fun, a lot of competition, but the best part was getting to...
