“James was consistantly able to create and research interesting and relevant topics for the MVG Intern Blog. He is the founding student intern of our blog. He posesses excellent research and writing skills.”
About
Writer currently working in product recommendations with experience working in a number…
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Co-Founder, Mentor
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Team 1902
- Present 15 years 3 months
Education
As a mentor of this competitive robotics team I've assisted the students with yearly fundraising efforts, grant writing, preparing award submissions—which consist of an essay, a video, and a 10 minute presentation—as well as building and maintaining a vibrant and multi-faceted online presence.
During my time as a mentor the team has won 38 awards—including the World Championship Chairman's Award, the highest honor a team can achieve—has sent out hundreds of small science learning kits to…As a mentor of this competitive robotics team I've assisted the students with yearly fundraising efforts, grant writing, preparing award submissions—which consist of an essay, a video, and a 10 minute presentation—as well as building and maintaining a vibrant and multi-faceted online presence.
During my time as a mentor the team has won 38 awards—including the World Championship Chairman's Award, the highest honor a team can achieve—has sent out hundreds of small science learning kits to more than 20 different countries, and created a social media movement to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers which has been engaged with by thousands of students around the world. -
Mentor, Ambassador, RoboShow Producer, Judge, Field Reset Crew, Regional Planning Committee Member
FIRST
- Present 11 years 6 months
Education
I have served in many different volunteer roles at the robotics competitions that the organization runs. Including conceiving, producing, and hosting an annual broadcast of the matches.
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Valencia Voice
http://www.valenciavoice.com
Student-run media site where students shoot the video, take photos, write articles, layout pages, and maintain the website.
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The RoboShow Orlando
A show covering the 15th Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional. Three episodes in total, two recorded shows and a 3 hour live broadcast.
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Organizations
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4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
Founding member, Student President, College mentor, Board Member, Communications lead mentor, currently Social Media Project Mentor Lead
- Present4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is a 4-H club that participates in every level of the FIRST competition. The team focuses on inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM fields by providing a fun, engaging way to hone their technical and professional skills. www.explodingbacon.com
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