Michel leads the development and expansion of BotsIQ in southwestern Pennsylvania. She collaborates with partner organizations to provide hands-on projects and learning opportunities for youth and works to raise awareness and interest in manufacturing career pathways. During her time with BotsIQ, Michel has expanded programming to include BotsIQ Academy, the Close the Loop program, and the BotsIQ Cobot Challenge. Her responsibilities also include managing all BotsIQ events and competitions, fundraising activities, marketing and public relations, providing school support and teacher professional development.

Liz supports BotsIQ’s expanding list of educational manufacturing events for the Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA. She assists with the planning and coordinating of BotsIQ’s Competitions, teacher professional development sessions and student related trainings throughout the school year. She is also the main point of contact for coordinating the Pittsburgh Chapter’s continuing education events for industry professionals, the Annual Golf Outing and other special events.

In addition, Liz manages the Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA’s machinist apprenticeship related theory training program assisting both apprentices and employers throughout the region.

Oula also coordinates and leads BotsIQ’s summer camps and out-of-school activities.

Suzanne works to develop, design and implement innovative educational programs that educate students and educators.  By blending academic insights with real-world applications, she strives to inspire a commitment to STEM education, workforce development and robotics.  She works directly with students and teachers participating in BotsIQ’s program, RoboRecharge, which closes the gap between manufacturing,  business and robotics.  With a passion for STEM education, Suzanne strives to educate students and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to take the next steps in their career paths. 

My goal here is to help as many students as possible learn real manufacturing skills no matter what age they are. I have worked with several companies doing coding, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance. Currently, I am finishing up a double major in engineering sciences and mechanical computer aided design. I am here to help others learn the skills I have, however I am always sharpening my own skills and learning something new.