| Barry | Electrical & Mechanical |
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Years on team
1
Career/Profession
Electrician/Millwright
How FIRST® affected me
Help younger people with technical help for build & future.
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| Caitlin | Robot Design & Build |
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Years on the Team
2
Career/Profession
Mechanical Engineer-in-Training
How FIRST® affected me
It introduced me to a whole community of friendly inclusive people. When I had just moved to town and didn't know anyone, FIRST Team 781 brought me into their family and made me feel welcome.
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| Lyle | Build, Design & Safety |
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Years on team
9
Career/Profession
Millwright, Stationary Engineer
How FIRST® affected me
Working with young people and watching them grow.
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| Mirek | Robot Design & Build |
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Years on team
6
Career/Profession
Stress Analyst, Engineer
How FIRST® affected me
Love for technology & science, brings all together; young and old.
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| Gwen | FLL & Awards |
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Years on team
6
Career/Profession
Teacher
How FIRST® affected me
I enjoy watching the team members develop their passion for science, math, tech, and GP.
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| Joel | Design & Build |
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Years on team
4
Career/Profession
Nuclear Engineer
How FIRST® affected me
I love helping students and observing their improvements.
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| Mr R. | Programming |
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Years on team
4
Career/Profession
Teacher/ Bruce Power
How FIRST® affected me
This gives me the chance to help students rise.
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| Mr. K | Teacher |
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Years on team
2
Favourite Food
Home-made pierogies top the chart!!!!
Favourite Tool
Our brand new milling machine
Dream Career
Already living the dream
How FIRST® affected me
It has shown me that regardless of how demanding or challenging a task may be, motivated students will always step up their game.
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| Matt Mc. | Mentor |
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Years on team
1
Favourite Food
Favourite Tool
Dream Career
How FIRST® affected me
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| Matt S. | Mentor |
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Years on team
1
Favourite Food
Pizza
Favourite Tool
Drill Press and Multi-meter
Dream Career
Control Engineering
How FIRST® affected me
The students inspired me with their motivation and dedication to accomplishing their goal.
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| Michelle | Website |
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Years on the Team
2
Career/Profession
Professional Engineer
How FIRST® affected me
I've learned that this is a project with at 10 year time horizon; to attract student to STEM careers.
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| Ryan C. | Mentor |
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Years on team
1
Favourite Food
Pasta
Favourite Tool
Torque wrench
Dream Career
Bruce Power
How FIRST® affected me
I realized the importance of these programs for young adults and appreciate the sacrifices people make to keep it going.
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| Pat | Build |
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Years on the Team
2
Career/Profession
Already had it.
How FIRST® affected me
It reinforced that appearances can be deceiving.
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| Richard | Admim, Outreach, Fundraising |
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Years on team
1
Career/Profession
Manager, Training Engineer
How FIRST® affected me
Helping young leaders develop & lead others is rewarding.
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