TD Cafe #019 - From Drupal to FIRST Robotics

Talking Drupal · Jul 20, 2026 · 41m

Michael Kinnunen and Steve Wirt share how they each got started with Drupal through higher-ed jobs and stayed for the communit. They compare those community values to FIRST Robotics, explaining FIRST's K–12 programs (FRC, FTC, and FIRST LEGO League), kickoff-style challenges, and the "coopertition" culture where teams help competitors with parts and repairs. Both mentor highschool robotics teams in the US.

For show notes visit:

https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe019

Topics

Cafe Catch Up

Drupal Origin Stories

Why Drupal Community

What Is FIRST

Mentoring Journeys

Team Names Numbers

Kickoff Build…