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This month’s column is a highlight on a student program through the lens of a local engineer. Larry Lewis is currently a Systems Engineer at Viewpoint Systems. He received his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from RIT in 2004. When he graduated from RIT and was looking to do something with his free time, he received an email about a FIRST® Robotics team forming at work that was looking for mentors. He didn’t have any background in robotics but jumped right in as a mentor to lead a strategy group of students (how to drive a robot and play the game). Eighteen years later, his role has evolved to support all FIRST programs throughout the Penfield School District. Since 2010 he has been the coach for the FIRST Robotics Team 1511 Rolling Thunder at Penfield High School which has approximately 45 members. FRC 1511 Rolling Thunder – Home of Rolling Thunder (penfieldrobotics.com). What is FIRST? From their website, "FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12)
Larry Lewis
FRC Team 1511 Rolling Thunder 30 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER APRIL 2022
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