Senior Spotlight

Name: Matthew Young

Title: Robot Lead

Years on Team: 4 

Areas of Focus and Responsibilities: “I am responsible for helping in the design and manufacturing processes of systems and system integration. I also work closely with the build leads to make sure everything gets done on time.” Matthew works to ensure deadlines are met and the team stays on task.

Impact FIRST has had: “Before joining the team I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career. Since joining, my path has become clear and I have decided to become an engineer.”

Favorite 4909 memory: “My favorite Team 4909 memory was finally winning a blue banner after 6 years of watching and working with the team.”

Plans After High School: “I will be going to college for mechanical engineering.”

Ideal Job: Mechanical engineer with a spacecraft or aircraft concentration.

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