Machining
The Machining Committee does the actual machining of the robot's parts, striving to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity. They learn to use equipment such as Bridgeports, welding rigs, lathes, and more.
Ron Garland
I became a member of the team in 2000 because I worked for the the team sponsor -- Eagle Industries. I have had a great time working with the kids. I am a Tool and Die Maker for Eagle Industries and the part maker for the robot. This has really been a great time for me because it gave me the chance to work with different metals than I do in tool and die making.
February 7, 2010
Mike Matthews
Build something! Anyone can change a light bulb -- try making one. It’s easy, right?
February 7, 2010
John DiRenzo
It's exciting to bring a "hands-on" educational experience to our students. They also educate us in many ways. The USFIRST robotics program fortifies the values of science and technology in every participant whether a student or mentor.
February 7, 2010
Michael Morrison
Why I joined BERT:
I Joined BERT because I wanted to learn about robotics, and machining.
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Machining Benjamin "Ben" Jewett
Why I joined BERT:
I was interested in robots and how they worked
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Machining Marc Coppi
Why I joined BERT:
I joined Bert because it runs in the family. Two brothers before me were members and one of them went in an engineering field. Plus being on the robotics team looks good on a transcript for colleges.
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Machining Nick Wakefield
Why I joined BERT:
I liked the idea of working with robotics.
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Machining
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Safety Wilson French
Why I joined BERT:
Sounded like fun.
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Machining
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Programming
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Web Design Ashley Cox
Why I joined BERT:
I joined BERT after a presentation they had at the middle school my 8th grade year. I joined mostly to gain experience I knew I wouldn't get at school and to have fun creating a moving, working robot.
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Fund-raising
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Machining
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Media
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Safety Andrew Ulysses Szatkowski
Why I joined BERT:
My brother had joined and liked it, and robots are totally awesome
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Machining
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Web Design 
