Since 2007

Since 2008

ViaSat is a communication company based in Carlsbad, California, providing services for military communications – primarily in satellite-related technology. This is their second year of sponsorship and they're tops in overall support. Four of their engineers work with the team: Dan Strich, Mike Godfrey, Mike Shelley and Tyler Sheffield. We’re very fortunate to have them on board.

Since 2007

Qualcomm is a wireless telecommunications research and development company based in San Diego, California. The company has one of the most active philanthropic programs in the county, with special focus on education. In 2007, when San Diego first hosted a regional event, Qualcomm funded not just Team 2102 but every FIRST team in the San Diego area. Along with NASA they are major sponsors of the FRC San Diego Regional at iPayOne Center and continue to support individual teams.

Since 2007

The San Dieguito Academy Foundation is our very own parent-sponsored fundraising organization. Our parents have done a lot more than contributing money to the team, though. They’ve also supported us by supervising in the metal shop, driving us to events (and Home Depot), making sure we keep our grades up, and bringing us meals in the metal shop when we can’t stand any more pizza – like when JJ’s parents brought in that sushi spread and Ben L’s mom brings her good home-cooked food.

Since 2009

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and adademia as an ethical form for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communication, IT, intelligence and global security. Their San Diego chapter supports several robotics organizations.

First Lego League in 2009

The City of Encinitas, with matching funds from the Mizel Family Foundation, became sponsors in summer of 2008 when they granted us $5,000 for community outreach to area elementary and middle schools. Their sponsorship resulted in the founding of six new FLL teams at Oak Crest Middle and Ocean Knoll Elementary Schools. It has been one of our most rewarding experiences to date.

Since 2010

"SAIC is one beast of an engineering company. Operating internationally, this Fortune 500 powerhouse does cutting-edge work in a wide-range of national and international issues such as national security, energy, environment, infrastructure, and health. During the 2010 preseason, due to the economic situation and lower levels of corporate philanthropy, we were afraid that Team Paradox might not meet its budget. Into this scene came SAIC, who donated enormous sums of money to Team 2102, which covered not only the 2010 budget, but has allowed us to save significant funds, which we plan to roll out over the next two years.

Since 2010

RSF Security has been servicing the San Diego area for over thirty years, providing 24-hour private and commercial security systems and services. Denise Mueller, co-owner of RSF Security, has been involved with Team Paradox since  early 2009 as a parent and Public Relations mentor. At a budget meeting during the 2010 preseason, Denise offered to further aid the team by adding RSF Security's financial resources to her own marketing skills, making her both sponsor, mentor, parent, and one of our most enthusiastic cheerleaders!

Battelle is a science and technology company that operates primarily in energy, national security, biomedical/medical devices, and laboratory management. Battelle has a very high level of community involvement, and was made aware of Team Paradox through our beloved Darrahl and Bobbie Walton, machine shop mentor and Team San Diego Correspondent. Battelle retirees, they reconnected with the company to seek sponsorship with Paradox Robotics. Battelle jumped on board with alacrity, and became our first sponsor for the 2010 season, donating even before the 2009 school year let out!

2007-2009

Nypro is a plastics company operating in 16 countries. They provide precision plastics injection molding, design and engineering services, and related manufacturing solutions. They chose Team Paradox #2102 for a 3-year grant program to assist established teams in the mentoring of rookie teams. We were pleased to be recognized by them and look forward to the challenge.

Since 2008

Flashlight Show is a DJ service made up of several seniors attending San Dieguito Academy, some also members of Team 2102. They provide sound and lighting solutions to parties all across San Diego County, ranging from birthday parties, to weddings, to large corporate events. Give Flashlight Show a call: (760) 710-1718