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Hello Medtronic FIRST® Mentors, Coaches and Volunteers,
It’s an exciting time as teams reunite and prepare for the 2021-22 FIRST Robotics Competition season. Jumpstart Robotics by Medtronic is in full gear with two more networking and learning opportunities available for your teams on November 11 and 18, 2021. This year, the series is again virtual with 2-hour sessions taking place on Thursdays after school.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
3:00 PM CT
Innovative STEM Outreach and Reaching Diverse Communities – Team 2220
It has never been more important to reach diverse students to drive innovative teams. Learn how your team can engage more students in hand-on programs.
Building Team Success through Climate and Representation – Yoji Shimizu, FUM
Learn about resources and the evolving expectations of FIRST and sponsors around equity, diversity and inclusion.
Product Development Cycle for Medical Device Engineering – Medtronic
Real-world engineering builds upon aspects of FIRST Robotics Competitions.
Learn how product development and preclinical testing create medical devices.
4:00 PM CT
Chairman’s Award: How to Tell Your Story – Team 2220
This presentation will cover a basic review of the requirements for the Chairman’s Award and discuss best practices to help teams be better prepared.
What to Expect at a Regional – Yoji Shimizu, First Upper Midwest (FUM)
Get the best FRC experience by becoming familiar (again) with the FRC regional – setting your goals, what happens on and off the field, alliance selection, and awards.
Manipulators Part 2 – Mark Durand, Team 3023
Learn about all the Game Pieces throughout FIRST History and overview of manipulators to bring in game pieces, move them in the bot and then score.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
FRC JAVA Programming Basics – Team 7028
Learn how to get set up and write an FRC Java program. Understand the tools to install, learn lifecycle of a robot and command-based programming, and see live demos.
SolidWorks and CAD Designs for Judging – FTC HD 8686
Learn how preparing and sharing your designs improves the documentation and enhances discussions with judges.
Robot Virtual Private Network (VPN) – Updates Make it Even Easier – Team 2220
Learn how Blue Twilight programmed and drove a robot remotely over the internet using Raspberry Pi for a site-to-site VPN with no modifications to the robot or drivers station.
Manipulators 3 – Team 3023 Mark Durand
Learn about all the Game Pieces throughout FIRST History and overview of manipulators to bring in game pieces, move them in the bot and then score.
From FIRST to Careers – Medtronic
FIRST Robotics is a stepping stone into a future career in industry. Learn how the skills and development you learn are transferred to real-world engineering.
Tips for Navigating Recruiting – Medtronic
Did you know internships are available as early as your freshman year in college? Learn how to navigate the opportunities available for FIRST alumni during recruiting in industry.
If you have questions, or are interested in presenting at a November Jumpstart session, please contact rs.first@medtronic.com, or complete our Abstract Submission Form.
https://www.jumpstartrobotics.org/home
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