Class of 2023 Ferradermis Alum Daniel (Peter) Portwine is currently in Washington DC for the National Advocacy Conference sponsored by SASA (Student Association for STEM Advocacy).
On Sunday, he heard from Chris Moore, the CEO of FIRST Robotics. On Tuesday, he was able to meet with staffers for Senator Tammy Baldwin, Senator Ron Johnson, and Representative Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the importance of STEM education.
Daniel has been passionate about the impact of the FIRST Robotics program on students for a long time, but a new fire was kindled when he was one of five Ferradermis members to participate in the Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in February.
Daniel is representing Wisconsin along with alumni from FRC Team 8701 Graffiti from Greendale and FTC Team 4706 Supposable Thumbs from New Berlin.
