2020 Week Three POVs

I am having an incredible experience with the Janksters. I've learned that communicating within the mechanical committee sub-groups, as well as with the whole team, is undeniably important. My favorite part of this week has been collaborating with other committees to see our prototypes work together and succeed. It was very satisfying because we all have faced many challenges with getting our mechanisms to become functional and reliable. The upperclassmen, especially in my sub-group, have taught me so much including CAD, basic construction, prototyping, tool use, and troubleshooting. I am so grateful to have them! Because build season means that I am usually spending five to six days in a row with the Janksters, being together so often has made me feel like this team is my second family, so I look forward to coming to meetings every time!

Shiori Kawaguchi Class of 2023

My favorite part about this week has been the opportunities I have had to grow with my teammates, as well as grow in my skills as a leader. With our new challenge this year, Infinite Recharge, we have had to look at different ways to mount our electronics boards to the robots. Through this, we have been able to think creatively about safely mounting and wiring our components to the robot. 

Emily Gelke Class of 2021

This build season has been very similar to last year’s build season in terms of challenges with communication. The mechanical committee is still in the process of increasing communication between subgroups to aid with integration between mechanisms. As we approach week 4 of build season, integration between mechanisms will become increasingly important. However, despite the stress of build season, I enjoy working with my subgroup and interacting with students of varying grade levels.

Bella Padget Class of 2020