Acknowledgements
Team 159 would never be possible without the generous contributions of many amazing companies and people. Our Platinum level sponsors have donated more than $1000 to Alpine Robotics, our Gold level sponsors have donated more than $500, and our Silver sponsors have donated more than $250.
Our Sponsors
Agilent Technologies- As the world gets smaller through communications, technology becomes more advanced. Agilent Technologies specializes in creating equipment that tests communication networks such as cell phone signals, optical networking, etc. Agilent understands that our future is in science and engineering, which is why it has financially supported us at a Platinum level in both 2008 and 2009.
Colorado Waterjet- Colorado Waterjet is a specializes high pressured water technology to create a cleaner metal cut. They are our #1 Choice out of all of our cutting sources and have always been able to help us, even on the shortest notice and tightest deadlines (Thank you Colorado Waterjet! We couldn't make it without you!) This year, Colorado Waterjet donated at the Platinum level in time and resources to help us create our robot.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)- AMD has expanded and encouraged the knowledge of engineering and robotics by donating both expertise and funds to Alpine Robotics. In both 2008 and 2009, we have been fortunate to have Rick Born mentor us in designing and programming our robot. It has been incredibly helpful to have a professional in the field giving us the benifit of his experience and insights. In addition, AMD is a Platinum financial supporter.
Gulley Greenhouse- Gulley Greenhouse has been a very special sponsor of Team 159. The robotics team, friends, and families work in the nursery greenhouses transplanting bare root roses. In return, Gulley Greenhouse donates at the Platinum level.
Colorado Metal Distributers, Inc.- Colorado Metal Distributers, inc. is a premier metal fabricater and recycler located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Colorado Metal is also a Gold sponsor of our team.
Hewlett Packard- Hewlett-Packard has contributed a number of their most powerful workstation computers to help with our intense SolidWorks CADing and with creating animations in 3DS Max 9.
GST Power Service Group- GST Power Services Group is dedicated to creating more useful Generation Substations and Transmissions. Their donation at the Gold level helped Team 159 to build to the regional and national competitions.
Technigraphics- TechniGraphics is an engineering company specializing in Geospacial Products and Services. To help us with the expansion and knowledge of engineering, they were a generous financial donor.
Wolf Robotics- Wolf Robotics creates high tech welding robots. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Wolf has generously supported our robotics team for many years.
Our Mentors
- Gordon Smith
- Steve Sayers
- Andres Teene
- Mark Kurzmack
- Rick Born (AMD)
- John Baldo
- Hugh Mahan
- Bob Potterveld
- Ron Rogers
- Bryce Eldridge
- Mary Lou Nash
Our Parents
We keep very long hours during our six weeks of build season. A big thank-you to all our parents for the many great meals they provide as well as their encouragement!
Past Team Members
While by no means all of our Alumni, these graduates of Team 159 have made huge contributions to the team.
- Anupama Mehrotra - Leader of Chairmans' team in 2008
- Elliot Ross
- Jon Anderson
- Josh Greene
- Kendra Eiskine
- Marla Potterveld
- Nick Hobbs
- Phil Flynn
- Sean Wittmeyer
- Shaun Meehan