Auburn Middle School Robotics Team Gives Us Great Suggestions

December 7, 2012 by

Comcast representatives and Auburn Middle School students

Comcast’s Terry Davis, left, and Kim Cole enjoyed meeting Rainier Middle School students in Auburn. These girls are the Pink Panther FLL (First Lego League) Robotics Team there.

By Terry Davis, Government Affairs Director

Comcast’s Terry Davis and Kim Cole, a Warehouse/Materials Supervisor based in our Auburn offices, recently visited Auburn’s Rainer Middle School to meet the Pink Panther FLL (First Lego League) Robotics Team.  Comcast was invited to the school to review the team’s project presentation under the 2012 Senior Solutions Challenge.

The First Lego League program is a robotics challenge for 9-16 year old students designed to get young students excited about science and technology – and teach them valuable employment and life skills.  The Pink Panthers are an all-female team of 6th- and 7th-graders working on this year’s Senior Solutions Challenge.  For Part 1 of the challenge, the girls needed to identify and learn about a problem faced by senior citizens and work as a team to create a solution to the problem identified.

After working with a group of senior citizens at a nearby retirement community, the Pink Panthers decided to research and focus on solving the problem they said that some seniors face using the original TV remote control.  The team’s presentation consisted of a PowerPoint and skit highlighting key findings from their senior citizen TV usage/remote control survey.  They concluded some senior citizens are high-volume TV watchers and need a very simple remote control to help them navigate channels.  From there, the girls designed a basic remote prototype with power, volume control, channel up/down, and a direct guide access button.   Also, the girls felt a direct customer service focus should be developed for senior citizens to help educate them about new features like On-Demand and the Digital Video Recorders.

After completing the project presentation, the Pink Panthers demonstrated their progress on the robotic game portion of the challenge.  Under this game, the girls designed and programmed a robotic rover to complete a required challenge course, using their engineering and math skills.  It is truly amazing to see what these girls created to compete in their upcoming regional competition on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Note: Big thanks to Terry for writing this post, originally for our internal newsletter. In the category of “Great Minds Think Alike,” Comcast does equip our techs with a remote for people who might need something simpler, not just certain seniors; and many people also enjoy the simplicity of our new Xfinity apps on smartphones and tablets.  Terry and Kim sure appreciated the girls’ rigorous analysis of the seniors’ needs and their creative solutions. We appreciate their ideas for tactful and appropriate ways to educate people about the simpler remotes.

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Comcast Neighborhoods video about Auburn now on YouTube

September 8, 2011 by

Be sure to check out our Comcast Neighborhoods segment on Auburn here. Neighborhoods host Sabrina Register shares many of the attractions of this King County city, which was home to some of the state’s earliest settlers.

Some of the features and guests included in this segment:

-Patricia Cosgrove, director of White River Valley Museum
-Pete Lewis, mayor of Auburn
-Stewart Kershaw, music director and conductor of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
-Chris Andersen, environmental protection manager of Auburn
-Rich Wagner, city council member of Auburn
-Adrian Buchan, marketing manager of Emerald Downs

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Comcast Neighborhoods On Demand: Auburn

July 1, 2011 by

Start your summer off with a bang by visiting Auburn, a city with just about anything for anyone! Comcast Neighborhoods visited this city that boasts million-dollar views of Mount Rainier. Comcast digital TV customers can learn what host Sabrina Register has to say about this city by going to On Demand.  Then, in order, click on “Get Local,” “‘Around the Sound,” and “Neighborhoods.” 

 In addition to the spectacular scenery, the city has a lot to offer both its visitors and those who are lucky enough to call it “home.” With the world class Auburn Symphony Orchestra, shopping and even horse racing, there’s something for everyone in Auburn!

1. Emerald Downs:

And they’re off! Excitement builds on every turn at Emerald Downs as horses and their jockeys gallop into the homestretch.

If you love to place a bet – or just love horses – you’re in luck with the state’s only Class 1 Thoroughbred racetrack located right in Auburn.

Did you know there are nearly 1,000 horses at Emerald Downs, with some as young as two? Their days start before dawn as they prepare to put on a one-of-a-kind show for you.

2. Auburn Symphony Orchestra:

Although Auburn may not be the size of Seattle, it can still boast about its critically-acclaimed symphony orchestra that rivals those from the big city.

Stewart Kershaw, the conductor and music director, holds the baton and the key to making these talented musicians sound so beautiful. Every year, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs three symphony programs and three chamber ensemble concerts for classical music lovers.

3. Auburn playground:

The people of Auburn love to gather together! Luckily, the city makes it easy to just that.

In Auburn, you’ll find lots of public parks, play fields and playgrounds.

It’s just one of many reasons why people love to call Auburn “home.”

4. Public Art:

Walk around the city of Auburn and you’re bound to see plenty of public art. The city’s people have invested in public art because they believe it expresses the soul of the city, and much of the art is located in the city’s parks and green spaces.

Click here to visit the city’s website, which has a section dedicated to arts and entertainment that details the public art located throughout Auburn.

Comcast Digital TV customers can see the segment by these easy steps:

1. Go to On Demand

2. Look for the Get Local folder.

3. Go to ‘Around the Sound.’

4. Click ‘Neighborhoods.’

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Comcast Co-Sponsors Sara Evans, Thompson Square Concert to Raise Money for Rotary Club of Auburn Scholarships

April 27, 2011 by


May 9, the Rotary Club of Auburn will be holding their 28th Scholarship Show at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. This year’s country music artists will be Sara Evans and Thompson Square.

The Scholarship Show program raises money for local post high school scholarships for students in the Auburn School District, the Auburn Adventist Academy, and Green River Community College.  Through the history of the program, the Rotary Club of Auburn has raised nearly $780,000 for scholarships.  Comcast has been a major sponsor of this event through in-kind advertising and direct financial support.  We are delighting to be airing the spot above to promote this concert. We look forward to a great show supporting a great cause in the South King County region.

Click here for more information from KMPS and to buy tickets

In the past, the Scholarship Show has featured Keith Urban, Phil Vassar, Darius Rucker, and Blake Shelton.  This is a top notch annual concert, and it’s located in Auburn

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Comcast Names 91 Leaders And Achievers Scholarship Recipients In Washington State

April 12, 2011 by

The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, today announced the 91 recipients in Washington State of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program in 2011. 

 “Comcast is proud of its Leaders & Achievers scholarship recipients.  They represent some of the best and brightest high school seniors who also demonstrate civic involvement in the communities we serve across the country,” said Charisse Lillie, Vice President, Community Investment of Comcast Corporation and Executive President of the Comcast Foundation. “We are thrilled to support their educational efforts with these scholarships.” 

“These young people have worked incredibly hard to build remarkable track records of leadership and commitment to help their communities. We’re proud to honor their effort by helping to fulfill their dreams of education,” said Len Rozek, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Washington market.

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program provides one-time $1000 scholarships to students who strive to achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students.  The philosophy behind the program is to give young people every opportunity to be prepared for the future, to engage youth in their communities, and to demonstrate the importance of civic involvement, and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community.

Since the program’s inception there have been over 15,000 scholarship winners totaling more than $15.4 million.

Many of the students live in one community and attend high school in another. Here we share them by city of their person residence:

 Allyn

Sabrina R. Schultz, Klahowya Secondary School

Arlington

Benjamin Joseph Mow, Granite Falls High School

Auburn

Jennifer R. Davis, Auburn Senior High School

Nghia H. Le, Auburn Mountainview High School

Bellevue

Jaemin Han, Bellevue High School

Benjamin D. Rosellini, Issaquah High School

Cody M. Stebbins, Sammamish High School

Francis T. Tran, Newport High School 

Bellingham

MacKenzie R. Erickson, Meridian High School

Sarah  N. Dillard, Sehome High School

Noelle A. Kogan, Squalicum High School 

Chehalis

Ashley L. Nozsar, W.F.West High School

Colbert

Alexa M. Kerr, Mt. Spokane High School 

Des Moines

Krishna M. Rizal, Global Connections High School at Tyee Educational Complex

Edmonds

Jenny   J. Lee, Edmonds-Woodway High School

Hannah Merisko, Kamiak High School 

Enumclaw

Sarah A.M. Thomas, Enumclaw High School 

Everett

Betzabeth Giuliana Gamero, Lynnwood High School

Vivien Lewis-McKenney, Everett High School

Minh Phuc H. Nguyen, Mariner High School

Vietkhanh T. Vu, Cascade High School 

Federal Way

Justin J. Dean, Todd Beamer High School

Albert Kim, Decatur High School

Sheila O. Ojeaburu,Thomas Jefferson High School

Ferndale

Steven D. Rauch, Ferndale High School

Freeland

Chantal D. White, South Whidbey High

Graham

Stephanie A. Jenkins-Napoli, Graham-Kapowsin High School

Grayland

Dana M. Erickson, Ocosta Junior-Senior High

Greenbank

David J. Lile, Coupeville High School

Issaquah

Paige A. Nulliner, Skyline High School

Kent

Travis Q. Tran, Kent-Meridian Senior High School

Kirkland

Destry G. Seiler, Juanita High School

Lacey

Nesley D. Bravo, Timberline High School

Lake Stevens

Juliana S. Borges, Lake Stevens High School

Lakewood

James   S. Mamerto, Clover Park High School

Colette K. Moss, Lakes High School

Marysville

Ternessa T. Cao. Lakewood High School

Mercer Island

Renee  L. Chiang, Mercer Island High School

Montesano

Courtney J. Rice, Montesano Junior-Senior High

Mount Vernon

Thomas D. Breckenridge, Mount Vernon High School

Mountlake Terrace

Jessica Kabriel Lim, Mountlake Terrace High School

Mukilteo

Hunter H. Coulombe, Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center

Oak Harbor

McKenzie McCormack, Oak Harbor High School

Olympia

Kathryn E. Culhane, Olympia High School

Nikhil C. Das, North Thurston High School

Alanna R. Matteson, Avanti High School

Brianne N. Wright, Capital High School

Poulsbo

Christopher D, Campbell, Olympic High School

Puyallup

Rachel M. Knight, Fife High School

Billiemarie L. Klein, Emerald Ridge High School

Redmond

Victor Hsiao, Interlake High School

Renton

Mishaal Aleem, Oliver M. Hazen High School

Ashley N. Brennan, Liberty High School

Mackenzie L. Findlay, Bellevue Christian High School

Anna T. Le, Charles A. Lindbergh High School

Christina Marie Polich, Seattle Christian Schools

Taylor Shimizu, Kentridge Senior High School 

Ruston

Alexander N. Erickson, Wilson High School

Sammamish

Tian L. Kisch, Redmond High School

Stephanie Anne Matusiefsky, Eastside Catholic High

SeaTac

Brenda Karina  Arellano, Odyssey the Essential High School

Seattle

Hanna T. Abaata, Ingraham High School

Selamawit Ainalem, Cleveland High School

Linda T. Ba, Health Sciences and Human Services High School

Tricia T. Bui, Renton High School

Mallory E. Cummins, Ballard High School

Louisa Celine Dunwiddie, Garfield High School

Kaitlyn F. French, Nathan Hale High School

Peter J. Haskins, Bishop Blanchet High School

Primer  G. Juan, Technology, Engineering, and Communication High School

Francesca T. Liburdy, Holy Names Academy 

Sedro Wolley

Jennifer G. Burke, Sedro-Woolley High

Shoreline

Mackenzie L. Bang, Shorewood High School

Angie Bonato, Shorecrest High School

Snohomish

Brady A. Coad, Snohomish High School

Zachary P. Waller, Monroe High School 

Spanaway

Christian M. Booth, Bethel High School

Spokane

Carina F. Mauro, Governor John R. Rogers High School

Anthony Z. McCain, North Central High School

Thor Roald Tangvald, Joel E. Ferris High School

Spokane Valley

Savannah R. Glamp, Central Valley High School 

Steilacoom

William M. Bruno, Steilacoom High School

Sultan

Fabiola Arroyo, Sultan High School

Tacoma

Michael X. Andersen, Lincoln High School

Terez F. Hubble-Brownfield, Washington High School

Tina Y. Moore, Henry Foss High School

Dalina M. Phung, Franklin Pierce High School

Thomas J. Whitham, Bellarmine Preparatory

University Place

Samantha X. Lethbridge, Curtis Senior High School

Sarah Jane Matthews, Life Christian Academy

Vaughn

HongYu Ma, Peninsula High School

About The Comcast Foundation

The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities.  The Foundation’s focus areas are volunteerism, literacy, and youth leadership development.  Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated more than $64 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/inthecommunity.

About Comcast in Washington

Comcast has about 3,200 employees in Washington state, including 1,000 local customer service representatives in three call centers, who serve more than 1.1 million customers in Washington. For more information about Comcast in Washington state, see http://www.comcastinwashingtonstate.com

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