MTU Robotic Systems Enterprise

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Of course there's cake!

I've gotten a few general questions that people might want to know the answer to:

Q: How does senior design work? Does it apply for everybody in the enterprise?
A: It doesn't always work for everybody. Some departments have very specific requirements. Most of the STEM majors can work it out with their advisors, though. Generally, students will complete a design project that is similar in caliber of senior design, but you can do it with a team that you pick from the enterprise, instead of a random group in your senior design class.

Q: I only want to mentor, can I do that in the Enterprise?
A: Yes! We love seeing students that are passionate about giving back to the FIRST community.

Q: Do I have to enroll in a class?
A: Yes. The Enterprise credit is a 1 or 2 credit (2 for leadership) class that gives you access to Enterprise computer labs and machine shops. We hold general meetings every other week, and there are hour requirements depending on the class level you are enrolled in. It is not, however, a "formal" class that you have to schedule around.

Q: Can I mentor without being in the class?
A: Yes and no. With proper supervision, you can work with students, but for liability reasons, you cannot fabricate parts, travel with students, or be unattended with students. We believe in student accountability for actions, which can be difficult to regulate without enrollment.