Learning at the Library

Following days of presentation rehearsals, button making, and robot maintenance, Nemesis 2590 was ready to inspire the youth of Robbinsville. On November 17, 2018, these teammates made their way to the Robbinsville Public Library to present to the next-generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) enthusiasts the history of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and Nemesis 2590. Following a detailed presentation of FIRST, Nemesis’ sub-teams, the 2018 FRC game challenge, and Nemesis’ award winning robot Fury, the attendees had a blast playing robot inspired mini-games.

To many of the Nemesis presenters, this demonstration was invigorating; “It presented an opportunity to interact with and hear the ideas of the future of FIRST,” remarked Marketing team member Michael Lim.

The children present were fully briefed on the machinations of FIRST. From learning about the opportunities of FIRST Lego League, to seeing firsthand the impact of FIRST on its community, these attendees were informed and enthused. They learned in detail how Nemesis helped turn the FIRST message into reality. Nemesis’ annual Robotics Discovery Day was a particularly interesting topic, as parents and children alike inquired of the possibilities of the robotics half-day day-camp. Attendees were then shown videos of Nemesis in action while the competition season was discussed. As Fury was shown in its prime, its robot-carrying wings became particular items of inquiry.

Then came the action. The children raced to build their own gamecube pyramid, striving to replicate the one built by Fury. The children had a blast, and concluded their fun with ample take-home buttons, tattoos, Fury statistic cards, robot pictures, and high-fives. Overall, the Library Demonstration was a resounding success.

“The Library Demo was really cool because we could see how the future of STEM is being shaped. To see firsthand, the excitement that the children held towards our robot and FIRST in general was amazing,” stated Build team member Ashleigh D’Cruz. The Library Demonstration exemplified the amazing potential of the future of STEM.

Team Nemesis 2590 would like to thank the Robbinsville Public Library for providing this wonderful opportunity for inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

We would love to thank our sponsors. We can’t do it without you!  Navair, Robbinsville High School, Picatinny Arsenal, Lockheed Martin, DoDStem, Bristol-Myers Squibb, CCL Label, Investors Foundation, New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Robbinsville Education Association, Sharbell Development, RAS, Robbinsville Education Foundation, Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, EAG Laboratories, DesignTree, CCC, Gilbane, Triangle Copy, SkyLink Technology, Inc., Coldwell Banker, and the family and friends of Nemesis