EngiNERDs head Back to the Bricks!The EngiNERDs participated in the Mid-Michigan Robotics Alliance's robot demonstration at Flint's Back to the Bricks celebration on Saturday, August 20th, 2011. Team 2337 encouraged passersby to take a try at driving their robot, and encouraged attendees of the event to attend the 12th annual Kettering Kickoff event, being held September 16 and 17 at Kettering University's Recreation Center. |
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Team 2337 Meets Faith!
The EngiNERDs have been collecting pop tabs for a little girl named Faith since 2008, but have never had the pleasure of meeting this inspirational little girl and her amazing family. Faith's family lives in the St. Louis area, so it was very difficult for the Team to travel to see her.
Upon receiving the announcement that the 2011 FIRST World Championship would be held in St. Louis, the EngiNERDs immediately knew that they absolutely HAD to qualify so they could meet Faith. The Team made sure to make this happen!
The Team arranged to have Faith and her parents, Chuck and Kristie, travel to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on the final day of the Championship, so we could meet. The Team presented Faith with 120 pounds worth of pop can tabs, and had a life-altering experience of meeting one of the most amazing little girls in the world!
Upon receiving the announcement that the 2011 FIRST World Championship would be held in St. Louis, the EngiNERDs immediately knew that they absolutely HAD to qualify so they could meet Faith. The Team made sure to make this happen!
The Team arranged to have Faith and her parents, Chuck and Kristie, travel to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on the final day of the Championship, so we could meet. The Team presented Faith with 120 pounds worth of pop can tabs, and had a life-altering experience of meeting one of the most amazing little girls in the world!
EngiNERDs Win Troy District Event
The number one seeded EngiNERDs, along with Team 469, Las Guerrillas from the International Academy in Bloomfield High School,
and Team 3548, the Lamphere Battering Rams from Lamphere High School in Madison Heights
came home with the Gold after winning the Troy FIRST Robotics Competition District event.
and Team 3548, the Lamphere Battering Rams from Lamphere High School in Madison Heights
came home with the Gold after winning the Troy FIRST Robotics Competition District event.
2011 Ann Arbor District Chairman's Award WinnerAny FIRST Robotics team provides a more practical approach to engineering than a traditional high school classroom setting; however, FIRST Team 2337 not only builds robots, but also equips members with practical skills that will prepare them for future successes. To create interest for Science and Engineering, Team 2337 has established a network of partnerships between our members, the community, and all of FIRST?s programs. By forming these vital connections, the EngiNERDs have succeed in our ultimate goal of inspiring students into science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields.
The EngiNERDs' Chairman's Team made a video to show everyone what Team 2337 is all about. Please take a couple moments to watch the video. |
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Grand Blanc High School Wins Ann Arbor District Event
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The number one seeded EngiNERDs, along with Team 494 from Goodrich High School, and Team 66 from Willow Run High School came home with the Gold after winning the Ann Arbor FIRST Robotics Competition District event.
Team 2337 was 17-2-0 at the competition, and also came home with the Ann Arbor District Chairman's Award. All of the EngiNERDs matches for the Ann Arbor District Event can be viewed on our YouTube Channel. |
Section Leaders Announced!
Mechanical Section Leader: Shane Boehnke
Matt Stone - CAD
Tom Brown - Chassis
Francisco Alfaro - Above Chassis
Shane Boehnke - End Effector
Electrical Section Leader: Alex Mikolaizik
Emily Pease - Electrical Wiring
John Mamish - Sensors and Programming
Colin Szechy - Operator Interface
Zach Orr - Autonomous and Scouting
Makenzie Wolfram - Community Connections and Photography
Jared Miles - Communications
Basel Alghanem - Safety and Awards
Matt Stone - CAD
Tom Brown - Chassis
Francisco Alfaro - Above Chassis
Shane Boehnke - End Effector
Electrical Section Leader: Alex Mikolaizik
Emily Pease - Electrical Wiring
John Mamish - Sensors and Programming
Colin Szechy - Operator Interface
Zach Orr - Autonomous and Scouting
Makenzie Wolfram - Community Connections and Photography
Jared Miles - Communications
Basel Alghanem - Safety and Awards