There are many robotics teams in Frisco, however, there is one that stands out. The Radicubs Robotics is a non-profit organization that many Reedy Students are a part of.
“We focus on creating an inclusive space where students can explore engineering, business, and leadership while gaining hands-on experience,” captain of the Radicubs Alicia Munch, said. “We also prioritize outreach, working with younger students and the community to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.”
While students are either working, studying, or just hanging out during summer, the Radicubs are working hard to raise money.
“Our main goal [in off season] is raising money,” junior member Sathvik Surisetty said. “Which we do by writing grants and hosting outreach events. So it’s like a normal summer day except in the middle I have two to three hour meetings with the team.”
They are not only working hard to raise money, but during the school year are preparing to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
“[During build season] it gets kind of intense where we have longer meetings and we’re coming up with ideas,” sophomore member Yohan Nguimfack said. “We’re prototyping, we’re modeling, and we’re using everything to put things together; put things on wood and then metal.”
Working together is a large part of being in the Radicubs. For them it’s a vital tool in order to be successful.
“We’re all eager to learn, eager to contribute, and that’s really the best part,” senior and former captain of the Radicubs Niyonika Sharma said. “To have other passionate individuals and be able to collaborate with them.”
Even while collaborating together all year long to be the best, they still have their own goals they hope to accomplish with the help of the Radicubs.
“I’m pursuing a career in stem,” senior member Tania Bobbili said. “I’m going to major in data science, so I feel like robotics has given me the analytical skills needed and the problem solving skills needed for that core.”
Having their own aspirations to focus on really helps motivate them through the years and since everyone has similar goals, they can really come together and create a sense of unity.
“And I think that’s really beautiful,” Surisetty said. “In that I get to interact with people from across the community to create something special and have a sense of belonging.”
