Last month, members from the Red Raider Robotics female drive team and pit crew attended the TWIST (Together, Women In STEM Thrive) competition in Muskego, hosted by the Muskego High School robotics team, the WarriorBots.

The team was ranked 6th overall after the qualification matches and then went on to lead a broader team as the captain. The team received the Twist and Shout Award, which is given in recognition to the team with the most team spirit.

Pit Crew Leader Violet Piontkowski, pictured above right, was also awarded the Student Inspiration Award, which earned her a trophy and a Milwaukee M12 tool set. Coach Timothy Pasche shared, “Violet has been an integral manufacturer in each and every part of this year’s robot. If it’s on the robot, she’s probably fixed it or assembled it.”

Violet shared her experience at the female-driven event, as well. “There were way more girls there than I expected. It was fun because when there were decisions to make I got to make those calls. The drive team did such a good job and had some time to practice, and the level of competition was impressive.”

Way to go, Red Raider Robotics! We can’t wait to see the great things you will continue to do this year.

Learn more about the Red Raider Robotics program here: https://www.redraiderrobotics.org/