STATE CHAMPS! RoboZone State Champs! Network

Episode Description -
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Allison from FRC Team 3538 the RoboJackets. Allison provides some history of the team, her involvement and how the team's success comes from their ability to problem solve quickly. Allison also provides some input on how teams can improve their processes quickly through a concise problem solving process. Finally we discuss the upcoming season, how her team will approach the season and how much Allison LOVES Colson Wheels! This is an episode you will want to hear completely!

Interview Panel:
Allison Kneisler - Head Mentor Team 3538 The RoboJackets

Team Website:
https://sites.google.com/rjk12.com/team3538/home

Website mentioned in podcast:
https://www.buyswervewheels.com
https://www.ltu.edu/

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/r1L8Zb___6E

Episode Description -
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Leadership Team from Team 7762, the Autopilots. They provide some history of their team since forming the team in 2018. They provide some details on how Covid affected the team during its first couple of years in existence. Looking forward to the 2024 FRC competitive season they try to guess what the game might involve and the challenges that await all FRC teams in the upcoming season.

Interview Panel:
Rob Black - Head Mentor
Autopilot Leadership Team - Tyler (Captain), Andrew (Build Lead), Charlie (Safety Captain and Electrical Lead) and Gabe (CAD Lead)

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7XSC2H2F6go

Episode Description -
In this episode, David Russell and Ed Wynne stop by to give us their FIRST Take on the CENTERSTAGE FTC Game for the 2023 competitive season. We break down the game, make some comparisons to past FRC games and start to see where teams might focus their efforts. This game is complex and challenging so we hope you enjoy this episode.

Interview Panel:
David Russell - Mentor, Iron Dams
Ed Wynne - Programming Mentor, 3 Hartland Robotics FTC Teams

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/gVCKQCWWpXg

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak to LTU's Executive Director of Admissions Jane Rohrback. Jane talks about all the scholarships that LTU provides to potential students to the university. From Sports scholarships to STEM and Robotics scholarships, LTU has a vast array of opportunities for students looking to find a university to attend. Kane provides some great advice for students, parents and even mentors when looking at the next step for students leaving high school. It is never too early to start the research for high school students and their scholastic goals.

Interview Panel:
Jane Rohrback, LTU Executive Director of Admissions

Links Mentioned:
https://www.ltu.edu/admissions
https://www.ltu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/CiwRshYrIg0

Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up and check in on the success of Lawernce Technological University's Robofest events that happened during the same time span as the FIRST FRC season. Shannan palonis, LTU's Robofest Coordinator, explains what happened during the series of events and what LTU is focused on for next years Robofest schedule!

Interview Panel:
Shannan Palonis - LTU Robofest Coordinator
Erik Rosvold - Robofest Coach (8 years) and Side Host

Links Mentioned:
http://www.robofest.net/

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/urEQmirOiHc

Episode Description -
In this episode, Jeff Parks form Error Code 404 stops by and discusses grants. He provides some in-depth detailed instructions on how you can find, apply for and possibly get awarded Grants for your team. Jeff, as the expert Grant writer, also details on some grants to avoid if you are new to grant writing. Every team could use more money so we hope this episode starts your grant writing journey!

Interview Panel:
Jeff Parks - Head Coach for Team 7226
https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226