Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
NEMC 2026 Keynote | The Case for Caring: Why Competition Matters
Presenter: Mike Corsetto, FRC 1678
About: This keynote studies how a mentor's genuine commitment to competition results is key for maximizing student success. Guiding teams toward building a successful robot, what is called the "campfire we all circle around", fosters self-efficacy and inspiration in students. This session will explore tools to consider and case studies of following these strategies. Building better robots builds better people, both your students and yourself.
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NEMC 2026 Keynote | The Case for Caring: Why Competition Matters
Presenter: Mike Corsetto, FRC 1678
About: This keynote studies how a mentor's genuine commitment to competition results is key for maximizing student success. Guiding teams toward building a successful robot, what is called the "campfire we all circle around", fosters self-efficacy and inspiration in students. This session will explore tools to consider and case studies of following these strategies. Building better robots builds better people, both your students and yourself.
FUN:
Check out our robotics game and FUN themed merch at funroboticsnetwork.com/merch
Support the channel + bonus benefits like early access to scheduled videos when you become a FUN Member on YouTube join youtube.com/@FUNRoboticsNetwork/join | Restrictions and exemptions apply
Join the FUN Discord to keep the conversation going at discord.gg/funroboticsnetwork
Check out our robotics game and FUN themed merch at funroboticsnetwork.com/merch
Support the channel + bonus benefits like early access to scheduled videos when you become a FUN Member on YouTube join youtube.com/@FUNRoboticsNetwork/join | Restrictions and exemptions apply
Join the FUN Discord to keep the conversation going at discord.gg/funroboticsnetwork
