First and Last Name Scott Shawaver -------------------------------------------- How many years have you been a mentor for FIRST? This is my second year as a mentor -------------------------------------------- Tell us a little about your back ground (education, current job, ect...) BSU Graduate, Bachelor of Applied Science- 1988 BSU Graduate, Associate of Applied Science -1988 Major Field of Study- Design/Drafting: Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Architectural, and Electrical. Currently working at Micron Technology as an Engineering Coordinator -------------------------------------------- Why did you get involved as a FIRST mentor at MVHS? My daughter was a senior in FIRST last year. We went to the competition in Portland. I recognized the fun and the outstanding hands on engineering educational opportunity for these students involved. My son is now a freshman at Mountain View and enjoys learning engineering while preparing for the FIRST Robotic Competition. I enjoy working with the students seeing their excitement to learn. -------------------------------------------- Tell us about some of your hobbies.  I have many craftsman type hobbies involving wood working, welding and mechanics. I and my family have belonged to BORG a Boise robotics club in the past years. I enjoy fishing, hunting and camping as well. -------------------------------------------- Share a story about your involvement as a mentor that you would like to share with others.   The robot design has many challenges these students are working thru.  The Fuel cell portion in the FIRST program was very interesting to me as well as the students working on the Fuel Cells. The ramp design for this years robot has been fun working with many creative design concepts. The students are now preceding with the construction of one of the design options. I continue to enjoy helping and watching the students pick up skills new to them. --------------------------------------------