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Team 1923: The MidKnight InventorsMidKnight U: Who We Are
Nabeel Peshimam & Nikhil RameshOctober 6th, 2014
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FIRST & its values Team History Our Accomplishments Expectations for MidKnight Inventors General Operations & Structure
Leadership Roles Subteams Expectations
Overview
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Founded in 1989 Mission: Show students of every age that
science & technology is fun and rewarding through engaging, sport-like robotics competitions
Gracious Professionalism The “Golden Rule”
Co-Opertition Work within your team but also with other
teams outside of our own program to further all our knowledge & raise the level of play
FIRST & its values
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Founded in 2005-2006 School Year This year will be our 10th season! Started with 4 students at HSN, now
grown to 100+ across both district schools
Mentors Professionals College Students FIRST Alumni
Team History
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2009 Winner New Jersey Regional
2009 Judges’ Award Philadelphia Regional
2009 Galileo Division Quarterfinalist FIRST Championship
2010 Engineering Inspiration Award Boston Regional
Our Accomplishments
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2011 Winner Connecticut Regional
2011 Gracious Professionalism Award Connecticut Regional
2011Coopertition Award Connecticut Regional
2011 Participant FIRST Championship
Our Accomplishments
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2012 Engineering Inspiration Award Hatboro-Horsham District Competition
2012 Team Spirit Award Mt. Olive District Competition
2013 Participant FIRST Championship
2014 Creativity Award Mt. Olive District Competition
2014 World Championship Dean’s List Winner Michael Foley ‘15
Our Accomplishments
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All forms filled out & dues paid Attendance & Participation at
meetings 50% Meeting Attendance, 70% for
leaders Participation means contribution!
MidKnight U: Mandatory! More than two absences may disqualify
you from travel If you know you need to miss, contact
Dr. Rogers
Expectations
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Subteams: Mechanical: Responsible for all the mechanical
components of the robot. Example tasks include: prototyping potential robot designs, building the drive train and manipulators of the robot, working with power tools to complete tasks.
Electrical: Responsible for all the electrical components of the robot. Example tasks include: drawing circuit diagrams, wiring all necessary electrical components to power and signal, working with sensors and cameras.
General Operations
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Subteams: Programming: Responsible for the software of the
robot. Example tasks include: programming the different components (controls, motors, actuators, etc.) of the robot, programming visual detection methods, updating computers with most recent software updates.
CAD (Computer Aided Design): Responsible for working with Mechanical & Strategy team on creating computer renderings of the robot, design prototypes, or other ideas that may need a model to work from.
General Operations
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Subteams: Strategy: Works on both the strategic portions of
the robot design process, as well as at-competition match strategy and scouting of other teams’ robots. This subteam is fast-paced and helps determine a great deal of our competitive success.
Media/PR: Responsible for the branding and messaging put out by the team – on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Chief Delphi, etc. Also works on the team’s uniform, pit, and giveaways, maintaining a consistent look for the team across all places.
General Operations
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Subteams: Business: Responsible for overall finances of the
team. Example tasks include: keeping track of income/expenditures, presenting to potential sponsors, brainstorming new fundraising ideas.
Community Outreach: Responsible for promoting STEM in the community. Example tasks include: presenting the FIRST program at community events, preparing for the prestigious Chairman’s Award (The highest award given in FIRST), creating graphics and videos for team presentations.
General Operations
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Co-Captains Oversee all the leads and take charge of
the day-to-day organization of the team along with the advisor and mentors
Leads Lead a particular subteam, are the
“subject matter experts” & work closely with mentors to educate new team members on their subteam.
Leadership Structure
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Leadership Structure