Absoulte Zero #12096

9th grader @Briar Woods HS

My name is Akshata Manjunatha and I am now a freshman at Briar Woods High School. I have some experience with programming and JAVA, and I find it very enjoyable. I am interested in biology, including other various sciences, programming, as well as volleyball and art. This is my first year participating on an FTC team and I would like to make the most out of this opportunity and experience.

8th grader @ River Bend MS

This is my first year of FTC, but before this, I was part of the FLL team, Cascades Thunderbots. I have Java experience through ACSL and Mind frame. Some of my interests are genetic engineering, biology, debate, dance, figure skating, singing, acting, and badminton.

10th grader @ Rock Ridge HS and AET

I am 14 years old and a Freshman at Rock Ridge High School. I am studying Entrepreneurship at the Academy of Engineering and Technology. I have experience with Robotics and Engineering in robotics competitions such as VEX robotics. I also have experience in 3D modeling and CADD using computer programs. I plan on using my engineering knowledge in the FTC competition for this year.

10th grader @ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

This is my second year participating in FTC. Before that I was apart of the Cascades Thunderbots FLL Team for 2 years and am currently mentoring the team. I have always been interested in STEM specifically programming, as well as dance and volleyball. My goal is to spread STEM awareness and especially to encourage girls to pursue their interests in STEM.

7th grader @Longfellow MS

I have done FLL for the past 3 years and got promoted to FTC this year. FTC is more than Robots. As a member of  FIRST,  I  want to solve the world’s most pressing problems and  be strong citizen.  In the future, I would like to combine robotics and medicine, probably work on a surgical robot to operate in an otherwise inaccessible spot or maybe research on nano-robots, which could potentially deliver chemotherapy to specific cells.

Other interests: Football, skiing and guitar.

9th grader @ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

I have been a member of FIRST for 6 years now. I love doing FTC because it’s a Global platform for STEM Education. As a Girl in STEM, I would like to tackle Global issues, through my outreach and support FIRST goals. For a career, I would like to integrate technology and neuroscience, to uncover new ways to prevent, and cure brain disorders.

Other Interests: swimming, skiing, violin and co-founder of GIFTS4Society.

10th grader @Potomic Falls HS

I am one of the founding members of Absolute Zero, and I am currently a rising sophomore at PFHS and AET. I have been involved in FIRST for three years. I was on the FLL team Cascades Thunderbots for two years, and mentored that FLL team last year. My interests are Science and Technology, as well as video games and guitar. I plan to learn a lot more about programming while competing this year in FTC.

10th grader @John Champe HS

My name is Basith Faizal, and I am a sophomore at John Champe High school. I have 3 years experience with FIRST. I did 2 years of FLL with Cascade Thunderbots and mentored the team the past year. My interests include science, soccer, and guitar. This is my 2nd year in FTC, and I hope to get the opportunity to learn and experience new things.