First and Last Name Collin Sower -------------------------------------------- How many years have you been a mentor for FIRST? 3 -------------------------------------------- Tell us a little about your back ground (education, current job, ect...) Graduated Caldwell High School, 1988 Enlisted in U.S. Navy 1988-1994, Machnist's Mate HVAC Mechanic Micron Facilities, 1994-2004 Graduated Boise State University (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering), May 2005 Hired as a Mechanical Engineer for Micron Facilities department, May 2004   -------------------------------------------- Why did you get involved as a FIRST mentor at MVHS? Seemed like a cool competition/project. It turns out that one of the students and I go to church together. -------------------------------------------- Tell us about some of your hobbies. Golf, video games with the kids, cooking.     -------------------------------------------- Share a story about your involvement as a mentor that you would like to share with others. I've continued friendships with a couple of former students beyond the competition. FIRST has turned out to be the vehicle through which I've been able to mentor these students into their college careers and beyond. --------------------------------------------