[Krystine T.]

I’d like to be included in this group!
Last year my engineering professor said “If you just want to build things, this is not the class for you.” I couldn’t believe he said this, isn’t that what engineering is? Making things? Building things?
I might be biased because my dad is a machinist, but from my experience…people who understand the processes behind making something become the best engineers. I can’t tell you how many engineers I have seen design a part that is not manufacturable or simply costs exponentially more than it should.
Not only is machining a great foundation to have, but when you make something—it’s down right satisfying! It feels great when you take stock material and turn it into a full fledged working robot. Every year when I make parts for the robot I feel proud, especially when I see it out on the playing field.
For me, this is one of the most inspiring things about FIRST, for myself and the students on the teams I have worked with.

-Krystine