As part of our end of the year evaluation, students and mentors are asked to complete a form describing their experience with FIRST and team 1523. Below are some member responses to the year 2006 questionnaire.
How has FIRST impacted you?
Student responses:
- “It’s taught me the importance of engineering and how much fun it is to make robots.” Alex Tays, sophmore
- “FIRST has made me want to follow my programming career more than ever” Jonathan Donato, sophmore
- “I have improved skills with web design, management and motivation.” Tim Arnold, sophmore
- “Helped me on my career path” Stephan Cross, sophmore
- “It has given me something to do that I enjoy and challenges me. Also great on a college resume.” Jeff Bayer, junior
- "I got a 40k college scholarship." Brian Wise, senior
Mentor responses:
- “FIRST has opened my mind to new ideas & given me the chance to mingle with some very intelligent people.” Jim Ehle
- “I’ve learned how builds progress, parts go together and electronics for robot communication” Bill Bonadies
- “Great father & son bonding” David Wise
- “I like the competitiveness and interaction with the youth.” Ramell Tomlin
- “It provides a fun and learning time to spend with my son.” Aaron Arnold
- “I’m inspired to see what these kids can do” Tim Trainer
What do you see as your future career path?
Student responses:
- “Civil engineer, trying for UF,GT, or FSU” Jeff Bayer, junior
- “Mechanical Engineer, building robots, designing planes/spaceships” Stephan Cross, sophmore
- “Network engineering/IT” Tim Arnold, sophmore
- “Working with air pressure, and helping to solve the energy crisis” Alex Tays, sophmore
- “Programming video games” Jonathon Donato, sophmore
- “Nuclear physicist or Chairman of the federal reserve.” Philip Goff, junior
Mentor Responses
- “Wish I could retire early.” Scott Jalm
- “Architect & parent – At my age anywhere – This!” Cory Cross
- “Engineering” Aaron Arnold
