Through June 15-18, students interested in graphics attended Team Neutrinos Graphics camp. For the duration of those four days, students learned how to navigate through Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and how to operate a camera. After learning the basics of Premiere Pro, they worked in different groups to put together a 30 second video consisting of clips from competitions and build season. We are especially thankful for our leaders that helped guide the camp. Having so many people interested in graphics was delightful, we are eager to see those who participated put these skills into action.

From July 20 to July 23rd, incoming team members participated in Team Neutrino’s CAD camp. During the camp, they developed their 3D modeling skills using the software OnShape. The NEWtrinos learned how to properly confine sketches as well as bringing their 2D drawings to life with extrude and revolve tools. In the end they were able to create a Rocket Guidance Reflector, Robot Control Arm, as well as a Reducer Coupler.

Huge thanks to everyone who was able to participate as well as all the mentors for helping out! Neutrino is looking forward to see what the students can accomplish!

From July 15th-17th Team Neutrino held a manufacturing camp for upcoming and returning members to learn more about the machines present in Boyd Lab and ISU. All of the members have been certified to operate five machines in the Boyd Lab. Each member was able to take home a sheet box that they made through the experience they gained from ISU mentors. Due to extra time, attendees were able to start learning how to use the lathe at the end of the camp.

On July 7th, members of Team Neutrino gave a presentation to John Deere employees. We introduced our team, highlighted our 2026 season and accomplishments, and went over this year’s FRC game, REBUILT. We also briefly talked about our outreach activities and explained how we design and manufacture our robot. Furthermore, we enthusiastically presented our competition robot to the staff and demonstrated the robot functions. The John Deere team was impressed by the presentation and the robot, which led to lots of questions. We answered their questions in detail, which led to more specific discussions. We all had a great time and are extremely grateful for this opportunity and for the chance to share our passion for STEM and robotics with John Deere!

Huge thanks to the John Deere staff for their time and support because this would not have been possible without them!

P.S. They also handed out free snacks and ice cream afterwards!