About Us
Learn about our team's history, mission, and the passionate students who make it all happen.
Our Mission
About Standard Deviation
We are a FIRST FTC team dedicated to improving ourselves and our community through outreach, STEM learning, and inspiring younger students to explore robotics and engineering.
We also uphold Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition as the core values behind how we compete and collaborate.
History
Our Journey
Team Founded During COVID-19
Standard Deviation was founded by three juniors and a parent mentor at the International School of Minnesota.
Team Revitalization
Original members graduated, and Roshan and Coach Erik rebuilt and revitalized the team.
Team Expansion
Three new members joined, growing the team to six students and strengthening continuity for future seasons.
People
Our Team
Standard Deviation is a team of students from the International School of Minnesota in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Roshan
Team Captain · CAD, Building, Programming & Driving
Grade 11
A junior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his sixth year in FTC. As team captain, Roshan works across CAD, building, programming, and driving. He is a former Catlateral Damage member, enjoys swimming, and his favorite subject is math.
Ryan
Building & Driver
Grade 12
A senior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his fifth year in FTC. Ryan works across building and driving. He enjoys music, and his favorite subject is biology.
Asif
Build
Grade 11
A junior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his second year in FTC. Asif focuses on building, enjoys badminton, and his favorite subject is math.
Ean
Build
Grade 11
A junior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his second year in FTC. Ean focuses on building, and he enjoys volleyball and tennis.
Alex
Build
Grade 11
A junior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his second year in FTC. Alex focuses on building and enjoys sports, physics, and math.
Yevhen
Outreach
Grade 12
A senior at the International School of Minnesota. This is his second year in FTC and his first season with Standard Deviation. Yevhen works across student council leadership and the school's morning broadcasts. He enjoys playing tennis, and his favorite subject is economics.
Lucas
Motivation
Grade 7
A seventh grader at the International School of Minnesota. This is his first year in FTC. Lucas focuses on seeming as if he is working.
Additional Member
Coming Soon
Mentors
Erik
Lead Mentor
Coach Erik is in his second year with FTC. He joined because his children enjoy building LEGO robots. Professionally, he is an engineer at Amazon and prefers coaching robotics teams.
Activities
What We Do
Build Season
During build season, we design, build, and program a competition robot in just a few weeks. This intense period teaches us project management, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Competition Season
We compete at local league meets, qualifiers, and championships. These events are not just about winning - they're about learning, collaborating with other teams, and having fun.
Outreach
We're committed to giving back to our community. We host STEM workshops, mentor younger teams, and demonstrate robotics at local events to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Engineering
Our Portfolio
Our engineering portfolio showcases the full story of Team Standard Deviation — from our design process and robot build to community outreach.
2025-2026 Robotics Portfolio
Explore our comprehensive engineering notebook covering robot design and outreach efforts.
Get Involved
Join Our Team
We welcome students of all skill levels! Whether you're interested in building, design, marketing, or outreach - there's a place for you.
Requirements:
- Be a student in grades 7-12
- Commit to attending team meetings regularly
- Have a passion for learning and teamwork
No prior experience necessary! We'll teach you everything you need to know.
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