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Re: Mentors Input
Who builds robots/where?
We build in a 30 x 30 conference room generously given to us by Ford.
Do you have dedicated space/machine shop?
That room is dedicated. Other than that, no.
Do you rely on corp. sponsors to build?
Only insofar as it isn't something we can do it ourselves.
Who manages the team/students?
It's a wash. The students manage it every bit as much as the mentors.
How involved is your school?
Our school? Other than our head mentor being a teacher, not much.
How involved are your students parents?
Very. We survive on their support. 4 of our mentors are parents, and without our volunteer parents we'd be lost.
What is your teams operating budget?
Between $10k and 15k a year, depending on sponsor generosity and fundraising.
How do you get compensated, besides the obvious joy of watching your students grow?
We don't. But is there any better compensation than being able to work with them, as a family?
What is your typical build season schedule?
The controls team is generally 5-6 days a week. Mechanical and Business, 4 days a week.
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