FIRST Robotics Education Research Paper

International Automatic Control Conference

Wrote and presented papers on the value of project based learning in engineering education.

• Organized team to write two research papers published and presented at the CACS 2020 academic conference in Taiwan in collaboration with Dr. Cheng of Miami University.

• Presented the impact of FIRST and other robotics project-based learning experiences on engineering development.

Philosophy of FIRST®

Abstract:

FIRST ® is an international organization hosting robotics competitions globally. Introducing the core philosophy of FIRST, Sycamore High School Students utilize their own experiences as an example to demonstrate how students benefit from participation within the program.

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9289739

Juniper Robotics’ FTC Experience

Abstract:

In the past 15 years, starting in the USA, FIRST ® Tech Challenge (FTC) has helped to enhance science technology engineering mathematics (STEM) education in a unique way. This paper documents experiences of a rookie FTC team in its first FTC season.

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9289767