Alumni
Below is a sampling of what some of our alumni did while on the team and what they are doing now. Are you an alumni of Team 341? Please fill out our alumni survey and let us know how you are!
Class of 2008
Logan Moloshok graduated from Wissahickon in 2008. He was on CAD and Animation for two years and on Design and Build for another two. Upon graduation, he went on and is currently studying Digital Media at Drexel University. His favorite memory is winning the Philadelphia Regional two years in a row. Some advice he has for current team members is to not be afraid to experiment; if you think something looks interesting, give it a shot.
Natalie Morris spent four years on Miss Daisy's Design and Build team and Chairman's team. After graduation in 2008, she went on to Carnegie Mellon University to study Computer Science and Physics. She is currently pursuing her degree and planning for grad school. Her favorite moment on the team is realizing that she knew what she was doing for the first time. Some advice she would like to give current students is to enjoy everything about robotics. Whether it's the learning, frustration, or success; you have to enjoy it.
Katrina Selverian graduated in 2008 and is currently a communications major at Fordham University. She spent four years on the media team specifically working on Team in a Box. Her favorite memory was planning sessions for Team in a Box and winning their first President's Circle Award. Her advice for current team members would be to not be afraid to suggest new ideas - many of the best features and methods of Team 341 have been thought of by students like you.
Katie Trageser was on the team for four years and graduated in 2008. While on the team she worked on design, build, and Chairman's. She then went on to Penn State University to study aerospace engineering. Robotics helped her change her mind about what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Her favorite memory of the team was winning Drexel twice and being given the position as booth coach her sophomore year. Some advice she would like to give to current team members is to enjoy the time you have on the team, to ask a lot of questions, and to not be discouraged if things seem challenging.
Class of 2006
Andrew Kamerosky's experience on the team allowed him to meet some of the most important and memorable people in his life. During his high school career he was on the team for one and a half years helping build the robot and developing the business plan. After graduation in 2006, he went on to double major in Environmental Science and Geology with a minor in Dance at Dickinson College. Some of his best memories include winning the Kleiner-Perkins Caufield and Byers Award at Nationals.
Adam Nedorezov spent three and a half years on the team prior to his graduation in 2006. He worked on the electrical team and as an operator. He is currently attending Penn State and pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. His favorite memory is of all the laughs shared while working on the robot with teammates. Robotics influenced what he wants to become in the future as he found his love for electrical engineering. Some advice he would like to pass on to current team members is to do everything as best as you can because only then will it be significant.
Trevor Walsh graduated from Wissahickon in 2006 and is currently pursuing an Industrial Design degree at Philadelphia University. During his four years on the team he worked on building and operating the robot. Robotics helped Trevor find something he wanted to do with the rest of his life. His fondest memories include the long bus rides and the rush he got from fixing a machine seconds before a playoff match started. His advice to current robotics students would be to focus on your goals and to let nothing dissuade you from your goals.
Class of 2005
Jason Chen graduated from Wissahickon in 2005. He spent four years on Team 341, working on CAD and Animation. After Wissahickon, he went on to study Premedicine, Biobehavioral Health, Journalism, Graphic Design, Information Science, and Technology at Penn State. He mostly remembers crying with the other CAD and Animation students about how slow the computers were. If he could give any advice to the students on the team he would say to always have a plan so at least you'll know when something isn't right.
Dave Isaac is currently attending Temple University and finishing up his degree in broadcast journalism. After spending four years on the team, he graduated in 2005. While on the team he worked on Media, Chairmans, and Team in a Box. His favorite memory of the team is the atmosphere at competitions. Some advice he would like to pass on to current robotics students is that the most important thing is to treasure the experiences you have, make contacts, and have a blast; it's not about winning competitions or trophies.
Melissa Slobodzian is currently an accounting major at Penn State University and has already accepted a job to work with KMPG doing forensic accounting. She graduated in 2005 and spent one year on the team doing the business plan. Her time on the team showed her that she wants to pursue a career in business. Her favorite robotics experience was meeting new people. After all, if it weren't for the team, she would have never met her fiancé. Her advice for current team members is to cherish every moment on the team, and learn from your experiences.
Class of 2003
Jared Russell spent two years as a student on the team and another six as a coach. He graduated in 2003 from Wissahickon. While on the team he first worked on media and the website, then programming, and then design. After graduation he went on to study at the Rochester Institute of Technology and has a Bachelor and Masters in Computer Engineering. He is currently working as an engineer at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories. Robotics helped him with his career because it opened his eyes to what he could do with his lifelong fascination with science and technology. He also cultivated communication skills that have helped him get through college and as a professional. His favorite moment on the team was getting engaged on Friday night of the 2008 Philadelphia Regional and then winning both the competition and the Chairman's Award 24 hours later. His advice to current team members is to listen to the mentors.
Greg Walter spent three years on the team and two years as a mentor. He graduated in 2003 and went on to study Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Engineering Mechanics at Penn State. He is currently working for General Dynamics Electric Boat. His company designs, builds, and maintains nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. While in high school he worked on the build and design team and was also a human player. FIRST taught him the skills and importance of scheduling, multi-tasking, and testing. This helped him greatly in his career. His favorite memory of the team is meeting his fiancée, Melissa. His advice for current students is to ask many questions, no matter how small and insignificant they may seem, as well as to cherish everything you do because time goes by fast.
Class of 2002
Orion Pullman graduated with the class of 2002 and spent his senior year on the team. After graduation he went on to study Chemical Engineering at Drexel University. Upon graduation from college he worked as a chemical engineer in the Virgin Islands. Orion then went back to school and plans to become an orthopedic surgeon. His favorite part of robotics was watching everyone's efforts come together at competition. Some advice he would give current team members would be to find something that you like and stick with it.
Class of 2001
Brian Chiou was a senior when he joined Team 341. His role on the team was Animation. After graduation in 2001, he went on to study Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He is now a Project Manager at a web development firm. When thinking back on his experience with the team, he mostly remembers how great of an experience it was for his career. If he could advise students currently on Team 341 he would say not to worry too much about what's ahead, but truly enjoy what you're doing now.