GOPHER
What is GOPHER?
What is GOPHER?
GOPHER is the introductory program on Rocket Team that is structured as a first step into high power rocketry! GOPHER will begin with a meeting, on September 20th, to discuss the basics of building a rocket and to organize members into small groups of 3-4 with mentors to guide the building process. These groups will then meet individually once a week for a month to complete their rockets in order to launch at the end of October.
GOPHER is the introductory program on Rocket Team that is structured as a first step into high power rocketry! GOPHER will begin with a meeting, on September 20th, to discuss the basics of building a rocket and to organize members into small groups of 3-4 with mentors to guide the building process. These groups will then meet individually once a week for a month to complete their rockets in order to launch at the end of October.
Each member will build their own rocket in order to receive an L1 high power rocketry certification! Check out Tripoli Rocketry Association's website for more information on what a L1 rocket means. The rockets will be simple to build and groups will receive instructional videos to illustrate the process, alongside the group mentors who will be experienced Rocket Team members. GOPHER is a great way to get started on the team and meet your fellow members!
Each member will build their own rocket in order to receive an L1 high power rocketry certification! Check out Tripoli Rocketry Association's website for more information on what a L1 rocket means. The rockets will be simple to build and groups will receive instructional videos to illustrate the process, alongside the group mentors who will be experienced Rocket Team members. GOPHER is a great way to get started on the team and meet your fellow members!
How can I get involved?
How can I get involved?
If you are a new Rocket Team member, you are very strongly recommended to participate in GOPHER. Reach out to leads of subteams you're interested in as well. GOPHER is really cool, but it's only a one-semester commitment. Subteams are the way to get involved with more complex and interesting projects within Rocket Team.
If you are a new Rocket Team member, you are very strongly recommended to participate in GOPHER. Reach out to leads of subteams you're interested in as well. GOPHER is really cool, but it's only a one-semester commitment. Subteams are the way to get involved with more complex and interesting projects within Rocket Team.
In addition, never be afraid to ask questions! College is intimidating especially if you're a freshman. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of Rocket Team.
In addition, never be afraid to ask questions! College is intimidating especially if you're a freshman. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of Rocket Team.
An experienced mentor teaching a GOPHER member how to fold a parachute.
GOPHER Rockets about ready to launch!
Would you like to attend a meeting? Check out the team calendar to find out when the next one is!
Would you like to attend a meeting? Check out the team calendar to find out when the next one is!