“It doesn’t matter if you are a woman or man, the important thing is your determination” - Milka Duno
This quote symbolizes the Joliet Cyborgs 4241 mission is to empower students regardless of their background. We inspire our students to problem solve, cooperate as a team, communicate with others, and develop technical skills that are applicable to their future careers. Through the mindset that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams, we have grown as individuals, as a team, and as a community. Team 4241 was founded in September 2011 in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Program to compete in the 2012 FRC Midwest Regional. The original program, composed of students and faculty from the West and Central Campuses of …show more content…
In contrast, Joliet Township High School’s graduation rate is around 80% and only 30% of graduating students continue their education. Our alumni frequently return to share wisdom with our newer members. Our team leader from three years ago, Amanda Marshall, was the team leader during FIRST Recycle Rush; after graduating high school in 2015, Amanda is working hard to earn her Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. Amanda says that FRC helped her see the fun of working on a project and not getting hung up on who wins or who is the best. She believes that being involved in FRC helped her developed teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills, all of which are incredibly important in any career field. Amanda states “It’s important to be able to work with a group of people and talk through an issue, or ask questions to understand what a client needs or how to solve their problem. I feel that being on the Cyborgs helped me to develop those skills that I will use in my architecture …show more content…
We’re redefining a town known for manufacturing and industry into a town that celebrates cutting edge science and technology. FIRST has given us the means by which we can elevate what it means to engage with STEM in our community. Without FIRST, STEM would remain in the classroom; now team 4241 brings STEM to the streets of community fairs, into the classrooms of underserved schools, and into the minds of the younger
This quote symbolizes the Joliet Cyborgs 4241 mission is to empower students regardless of their background. We inspire our students to problem solve, cooperate as a team, communicate with others, and develop technical skills that are applicable to their future careers. Through the mindset that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams, we have grown as individuals, as a team, and as a community. Team 4241 was founded in September 2011 in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Program to compete in the 2012 FRC Midwest Regional. The original program, composed of students and faculty from the West and Central Campuses of …show more content…
In contrast, Joliet Township High School’s graduation rate is around 80% and only 30% of graduating students continue their education. Our alumni frequently return to share wisdom with our newer members. Our team leader from three years ago, Amanda Marshall, was the team leader during FIRST Recycle Rush; after graduating high school in 2015, Amanda is working hard to earn her Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. Amanda says that FRC helped her see the fun of working on a project and not getting hung up on who wins or who is the best. She believes that being involved in FRC helped her developed teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills, all of which are incredibly important in any career field. Amanda states “It’s important to be able to work with a group of people and talk through an issue, or ask questions to understand what a client needs or how to solve their problem. I feel that being on the Cyborgs helped me to develop those skills that I will use in my architecture …show more content…
We’re redefining a town known for manufacturing and industry into a town that celebrates cutting edge science and technology. FIRST has given us the means by which we can elevate what it means to engage with STEM in our community. Without FIRST, STEM would remain in the classroom; now team 4241 brings STEM to the streets of community fairs, into the classrooms of underserved schools, and into the minds of the younger