by Robin Runyan | Apr 17, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People
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 | Education & Employment, 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...
by DTE Social Media Team | Apr 25, 2018 | Energizing Youth
Tags: FIRST Robotics, FIRSTPowerUp Ever experienced a FIRST Robotics event? Get a taste of the atmosphere: Photo Credit: Greg...
by DTE Social Media Team | Apr 25, 2018 | Energizing Youth
Tags: FIRST Robotics, FIRSTPowerUp When I first joined FIRST Robotics in 2007, I remember sitting with hundreds of other students watching the live stream introducing that year’s competition. That was the first time I saw Dean Kamen, a co-founder and visionary of...
