Mentors
Austin: Former Team Member
Austin, who graduated from the team two years ago, now attends University of California Berkley; he helps the team with many of the aspects of building the robot, including CAD, programming, and a considerable amount more.
Evan: Sheri and Jerry’s son and former team president
Evan, who graduated from the team two years ago, now attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts; he helps us with clarification on rules, the running of the team, and mechanical issues.
Jerry: Software Engineer from Google
Jerry, a software engineer from Google, helps the team by advising the students about programming the robot.
Michael: Engineer from NASA
Michael, an engineer from NASA, advises the team about structural integrity. He also provides general support for the team and helps the team leadership run the team.
Randy: Engineer from Intuitive Surgical
Randy, an engineer from Intuitive Surgical, helps review the robot design and provides an engineers insight.
Roy: From Berger Manufacturing
Roy, an engineer from Berger Manufacturing in Santa Clara, reviews the students’ designs and advises them on the machinability of those designs. In addition to advising the team on the machinability of designs, Roy provides machining services and support.
Sarah Good: Staff advisor, teacher
Sarah Good, the team’s sponsoring teacher, is the primary supervisor for the team during the build season as well as a valuable resource for advice for all of the team’s members.
Sheri: Jerry’s wife
Sheri helps with supervision and provides valuable insight to the team leadership.
Wyn: Michael’s wife
Wyn helps with supervision, potluck organization, and brings delicious food.