2012
Team founded at Orlando Science School
Clockwork Mania begins its journey as a competitive FRC program.
Orlando Science High School · Since 2012
Clockwork Mania, a 501(c)(3) FIRST Robotics Competition team from Orlando Science High School, has been advancing STEM opportunities since 2012. Across thirteen seasons, the program has qualified for the FRC World Championship ten times—an outcome built from disciplined design reviews, deep manufacturing practice, and student leadership that carries far beyond match play. Students graduate with portfolios that reflect real engineering judgement: CAD fluency, controls integration, disciplined communications, and evidence of service through outreach that spans Central Florida and international partner communities alike.
For program details and outreach depth, continue to Outreach & Impact.
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Captain: Armando Collazo De Jesus
Fabricates competition-critical systems, from drivetrains to end effectors, integrating CAD intent with precise machining and assembly to keep the robot reliable under match stress.
Captain: Phillip Silva
Owns the full CAD pipeline—layout studies, mechanism iteration, and design for manufacturability—translating game strategy into models the shop can build with confidence.
Captain: Chandan Kolla & Kevin Wang
Delivers autonomous routines, teleop controls, and sensor fusion so the machine responds crisply on the field, with clean code reviews and measured on-robot validation.
Captain: Anum Ali
Architects power distribution, signal routing, and control system integration with an emphasis on serviceability—clean looms, labeled paths, and robust test procedures.
Captain: Sanjana Nagarur
Coordinates sponsorship stewardship, grant pipelines, and professional storytelling so partners see a return on investment and students learn real-world presentation skills.
Captain: Emily Xiao & Aarika Rao
Shapes brand voice, media drops, and community-facing campaigns that turn match footage and shop milestones into narratives sponsors and families can rally behind.
Captain: Cecily May
Plans STEM activations—from school demos to international camps—so Clockwork Mania’s impact scales beyond the competition carpet and into classrooms worldwide.
Captain: Josef Junga
Bridges scouting, pick lists, and match planning with drive-coach input, distilling hours of field data into decisions that maximize alliance potential when stakes are highest.
Clockwork Mania organizes into two primary divisions — the Robot Division and the Logistics Division — each owning a distinct slice of season execution. Subteams plug into those divisions through a five-step formation model: recruit interest, define charter and deliverables, assign mentors, establish check-in cadence, and measure outcomes against competition and outreach milestones.
Subteams — mechanical, design, software, electrical, business, media, outreach, and strategy — roll up into the division that owns their primary deliverables while staying connected through integrated design reviews.
2012
Clockwork Mania begins its journey as a competitive FRC program.
2012–2017
Early qualifications that set the tone for more than a decade of sustained excellence.
2023
Summer camps for 200+ students expanding international STEM access.
2023
Regional coverage spotlighting campus innovation and student leaders.
2024
Student aerospace work presented to a professional technical audience.
2024
30+ members exploring aviation and spacecraft pathways beyond FRC season.
2024
Inspiration and mentorship at the 51st SpaceCom conference.
2025
Ten World Championship qualifications across thirteen competitive seasons.