Alumni

Alumni Quotes About Team 1418

• "My experiences on team 1418 were the most formative of my adolescence. They convinced me that I'd enjoy writing software for a living."

  — Bjorn Westergard '06

• "My experience with Team 1418 was hugely influential...I'm now in my third year working for a technology startup (we make power electronics for solar and battery systems). I can't think of better preparation for this kind of work than being on a FIRST team."

  — Rachel Taylor '07

• "Team 1418 taught me that teamwork, communication, and a common vision are just as key to success as the design and engineering of the robot."

  — Alex Nette '05

• "1418 gave me everything I have. I gained an avenue to apply and develop my love for computer science in a fast-paced environment, with good people. I was given access to so many opportunities for college and my career. When I think of what experiences have made me the person I am today, being on 1418 is at the top of that list, absolutely without a doubt."

  — Erik Boesen '19

• "1418 was how I originally gained numerous skills that I use every day today. This includes both technical skills -- machining, soldering, electronics, designing, building...technical drawing, computer programming, vector math, etc. etc. etc. -- and also soft skills -- teamwork, problem solving, project planning, work ethic, leadership, working under pressure, staying focused, learning new skills fast, prioritizing work when you have limited resources, [and] bouncing back from failure."

  — Rachel Taylor '07