Presenter: Naomi Edwards (4980)

Key Takeaway: Empower your team to master Onshape and design robots efficiently—from concept to competition.

This session explores pedagogical methods and essential resources for teaching CAD to FIRST Robotics students. Learn how to structure training, choose the right tools, and empower team members to confidently model competition-ready robots. Whether you’re mentoring rookies or refining veterans’ skills, these strategies will help your team CAD smarter—not harder.

About the Presenter:

Naomi Edwards is a Senior Education Experience Engineer.

Naomi joined PTC after 15 years as an educator of mathematics, computer science, and robotics in Northeast Washington State. While teaching, she built a FIRST robotics team, a STEM program from the ground up, and established herself as an ed-tech leader. Naomi mentors FRC Team 4980. Her presenting experience includes: FIRST championships 2024, ACTE, ITEEA, NCCE, Onshape Live.