Team 1511- Rolling Thunder

TEAM LEADER

Kim

-Years on Team: 5 (13 years in FIRST)
-Current Position: Lead Systems Engineer in Advanced Development - Harris RF Communications
-Education: Electrical Engineering Bachelors - Clarkson University; currently working on Masters in Electrical Engineering Robotic Intelligence - RIT
-Subjects to Tutor: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Technology
-Forum Alias: kimsrobot

 

STUDENT LEADERS


Josh

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 4th
-Subteam: Strategy, Electrical
-Forum Alias: Jedigoodman or Josh Goodman
-Other: Meeting coordinator, School Relations

Team Captain

 

Becca

-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: 2nd
-Subteam: Programming, Corporate, Mechanical
-Forum Alias: brenhas531
-Other: “Technology today is a race between engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.”

Treasurer & Public Relations

 

Rika

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 4th
-Subteam: Leadership, Electrical, Mechanical, Strategy, Corporate, Webpage, Flare
-Forum Alias: HyprAkktiv

Subteam Coordinator & Scribe

 

Theo

-Grade: 11
-Year: 3rd
-Subteam: Strategy, Leadership, FLL
-Forum Alias: themo22

FLL & Activities Coordinator

 

Crystal

-Grade: 10
-Year: 2nd
-Subteam: Leadership, Corporate, Electrical, Strategy
-Forum Alias: Crystal

Communications Coordinator & New Students Liaison

 

 

STUDENTS


Max

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: Max


Jessica

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 3
-Subteam/Role: Former leader, Electrical
-Forum Alias: Mooshi23

 

Tony

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical, Strategy, Programming
-Forum Alias: spyspaid

 

Alex 

-Grade:9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Programming
-Forum Alias: Darkling

 

Sam

-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical, Strategy
-Forum Alias: DJuntz

 

Matthieu

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: Ramerez

 

Calvin

-Grade: 10
-Years on Team: 1
-Subteam: Programming, Electrical
-Forum Alias: Calvin

 

Curtis


-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: 3D Animation, Strategy
-Forum Alias: French92

 

Michael

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Electrical
-Forum Alias: Monkeyelf



Nicalos 


-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 2
-Subteam: Programming, Electrical
-Forum Alias: 09njasak


Paul

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical, Leadership
-Forum Alias: Mozz

 

Sean

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 2
-Subteam: Electrical
-Forum Alias: FatboySlim

 

Kristina


-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: DJCruithne


Michael


-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: 3
-Subteam: Programming, Student Chairman of the Patron Drive
-Forum Alias: mikemac92

 

Nic

-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Animation
-Forum Alias: Moudindak

 

Cuyler

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 3
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: cuyler_berry

 

Andy

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Programming
-Forum Alias: bloodmage2

 

Jeremy 

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Electrical, Flare
-Forum Alias: Dragon god 9000


Mike

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: MikeMonte   


Shauna
-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: 2
-Subteam: Programming, Electrical
-Forum Alias: cobrachica707

 

Tresten

-Grade: 11
-Years on Team: 2
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: N/A


Christian

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 3
-Subteam: Webpage, Programming
-Forum Alias: BlindSniper35

 

Elanor

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: Spots10



Collin

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 3
-Subteam: Electrical, Animation
-Forum Alias: NachtWolf

 


Peter

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Programming, Webpage
-Forum Alias: N/A

 

Will

-Grade: 9
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Webpage, Corporate and FLL (Secondary)
-Forum Alias: Magnus


Shanali

-Grade: 10
-Years on Team: New
-Subteam: Mechanical, Corporate
-Forum Alias: shanaliw4

Alex

-Grade: 8
-Years on Team: 4
-Subteam: Mechanical
-Forum Alias: monkey


Brenton

-Grade: 12
-Years on Team: 2
-Subteam: Mechanical, Strategy (Webpage, Programming)
-Forum Alias: ibwright

 

 

MENTORS

 

-Team Role: Electrical/Controls
-Years on Team: 4
-Profession: Hardware Engineer - Harris RF Communications
-Education: Computer Engineering Bachelors - Clarkson University; currently in 2nd year for MBA - University of Rochester
-Subjects to Tutor: Math, Science/technology
-Forum Alias:  wakko103 

Eric A.


-Team Role: Achievements Management, Award Submissions, Travel
-Years on Team: Affiliated since 2004, full mentor as of this year
-Profession: Donor Counselor – American Red Cross
-Education: Biology BS (focus in Genetics and Development) – Penn State University; Genetic Counseling MS – Boston University School of Medicine
-Subjects to Tutor: English, Psychology, Biology/Genetics
-Forum Alias: leann

Lean B.

 

-Team Role: School Liaison
-Years on Team: 3
-Profession: Penfield High School Technology Teacher
-Education: Social Work Bachelors – Brockport; Math Science and Technology Education Masters - St. John Fisher
-Subjects to Tutor: Inventor
-Forum Alias: Techsensai

Mr. Brewer


-Team Role: Electrical Subteam, Controls Lead
-Years on Team: 3rd
-Profession: Software Engineer – Harris RF Communications
-Education: Computer Engineering Technology BS and Computer Science MS – RIT
-Subjects to Tutor: Math, Physics, English
-Forum Alias: dburlone

Dave B.


-Team Role: Safety Enforcer, Patron Drive, Flare, Awards
-Years on Team: Affiliated since 2005, full Mentor 2nd year
-Profession: Senior Environmental Project Engineer – Delphi
-Education: Mechanical Engineering Bachelors - General Motors Institute (now Kettering University); Environmental Engineering MS - University of New Haven, CT 
-Subjects to Tutor: Most core subjects, Science, Math, English, Social Studies
-Forum Alias: CavFamily
-Other: “My son was on the team in 2005, I've recruited my husband, Tom, so we can actually see each other during build season! I'm addicted to posting on and reading the Chief Delphi Forums!”

Cynette C.

 

-Team Role: Workshop Management, Leadership, Alumni parent (Rookie year)
-Years on Team: 4
-Profession: Delphi Powertrain as a supplier - Quality Manager 
-Education: Mechanical Engineering BS - General Motors Institute (Kettering University); MBA - University of New Haven 
-Subjects to Tutor: Math 
-Forum Alias: TCavaliere

Tom C.

 

-Team Role: Mechanical
-Years on Team: 2
-Profession: Software engineer – Harris RF Communications
-Education: Computer Science BS - Michigan Tech. University
-Subjects to Tutor: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Programming
-Forum Alias: dalsanto

Tony D.

 

-Team Role: Mentor at Large
-Years on Team: 5
-Profession: Software Engineer
-Education: Computer Engineering BS – Clarkson University
-Subjects to Tutor: Math
-Forum Alias: heydowns

Jeff D.

 

-Team Role: Programming/Webpage
-Years on Team: 4
-Profession: Hardware Engineer – REDCOM Labs
-Education: Computer Engineering BS - Clarkson University
-Subjects to Tutor: Computer Science, Math, English, Physics, Chemistry
-Forum Alias: angry_eric

"Angry" Eric E.

 

-Team Role: Leadership/Mechanical Mentor
-Years on Team: New
-Profession: Test Engineer (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Division) – Delphi Corporation
-Education: BS Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Technology - RIT
-Subjects to Tutor: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Writing, Leadership, Mechanics, Electrical
-Forum Alias: dafinns5
-Other: FIRST student on Team 174, Arctic Warriors (Liverpool High School) 1997-1999

Denise F.

 

-Team Role:
-Years on Team: New
-Profession: Engineer – Carestream Health, Inc.
-Education: BS – Temple University; MS – SUNY Buffalo
-Forum Alias: Bear

John “Bear" H.

 

-Team Role: Teacher/Mentor
-Years on Team: 3
-Profession: Ministry of Education, Nassau, Bahamas
-Education: Math B.A. 7-12 w/Special Ed. - Keuka College; M.S. Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology - SUNY Albany; currently working on Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Educational Technology - University of Phoenix
-Subjects to Tutor: Any non-tech course
-Forum Alias: msihrig
-Other: I am the megaphone of 1511! I will be working with FLL teams in The Bahamas.

Ms. Ihrig

 

-Team Role: Mechanical Subteam (mechanical and pneumatic design, detail and fabrication)
-Years on Team: 2
-Profession: Chief Engineer – Federated Crane Co.
-Education: Mechanical Engineering BS, Materials Engineering BS – University of Connecticut; registered PE
-Subjects to Tutor: Math, Physics
-Forum Alias: TKanzler

Tom K.

 

-Team Role: Co-Team Leader, Strategy, Drive Train
-Years on Team: 5
-Profession: Lead Test Engineer - Harris RF Communications
-Education: Electrical Engineering Technology B.S. - Rochester Institute of Technology
-Subjects to Tutor: Physics, Electronics
-Forum Alias: BlueBlitz

Larry

 

-Team Role: Programming, Webpage
-Years on Team: 3rd
-Profession: IT Architect / Web programmer - IBM
-Education: Computer Science BS – Penn State University
-Subjects to Tutor: Web programming, HTML, JavaScript, Java, usability, accessibility. Some C, PHP, Linux, MySQL, science, math
-Forum Alias: Rick Matter

Rick M.

 

-Team Role: Electrical
-Years on Team: 1
-Profession: Principal Engineer - Harris RF Communications
-Education: Electrical Engineering BS - Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)
-Subjects to Tutor: Math, Physics
-Forum Alias: dave_roc

Dave S.

 

-Team Role: Animation Subteam leader, Electronics
-Years on Team: New
-Profession: Test Engineer – Harris RF Communications
-Education: A.O.S in Electronics Technology - Bryant & Stratton College; Electronics Engineering Tech. B.E.E.T. – SUNY Alfred
-Subjects to Tutor: Programming/computers, Math, Science
-Forum Alias: Dino
-Other: Owns a comic book store, Pulp Nouveau, in Canandaigua, NY. Hobbies include but are not limited to comics, hiking, computers, gaming, virtual reality, holography, web programming, kayaking, and scuba diving.

Dean S.

 

-Team Role: College Mentor, Electrical
-Years on Team: 1
-Education: Currently at Monroe Community College – Associates in Automotive
-Subject to Tutor: English
-Forum Alias: Ace

Ted S.

 

Welcome!

Welcome to the digital home of Rolling Thunder, FIRST Robotics team 1511. The team is from Penfield High School in Penfield, New York and mainly sponsored by Harris Corp. To find out more about the team and FIRST, please visit the About Us page.


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