November 2025 — Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is proud to announce the addition of four talented professionals to its growing team. These new hires bring a diverse range of expertise in computer science, robotics, and STEM education, further advancing ETC’s mission to inspire innovation and empower learners through hands-on, technology-driven experiences.

Cole Barbes

Cole Barbes is a computer scientist supporting ETC’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Cole specializes in robotic autonomous systems, with a focus on artificial intelligence, High Performance Computing, and robotics. Prior to joining ETC, he worked closely with ARL to research and develop agentic capabilities in robotic autonomous systems. Cole brings a strong background in advanced computing and applied robotics to ETC’s cutting-edge projects.

 

Sheri Tiller

Sheri Tiller joins ETC as a STEM Educator, bringing a lifelong passion for teaching and learning. Her extensive background includes more than a decade of experience teaching in diverse environments. Sheri has developed and delivered innovative curricula tailored to a wide range of student learning styles and has long embraced technology to enhance education, using web-based learning tools before they became standard practice. She continues to integrate creativity and artistry into her approach to STEM instruction.

 

Alicia Meyer

ETC is also pleased to welcome Alicia Meyer, an experienced classroom teacher with over a decade of experience educating students from grades 3 through 8 across Ohio, Iowa, and Maryland. At ETC, she teaches RoboMasterminds classes and plays a key role in designing engaging STEM curricula, including the BEST START Energy Science Camp, which she led last summer in Aberdeen. Alicia’s passion for inquiry-based learning and science education drives her commitment to helping students build confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration.

 

Bill Weber

Returning for his second year with ETC, Bill Weber continues to support RoboMasterminds as a STEM Educator. With more than 20 years of experience as an engineering teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools, Bill has cultivated a broad skill set in robotics, technical theatre, and professional development. He has coached the award-winning VEX Robotics teams since 2008, led technical theatre programs, and supported county-wide training for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. At ETC, Bill develops curricula and leads hands-on STEM workshops designed to ignite a passion for engineering among the next generation of innovators.

“Each of these new team members brings remarkable experience and energy to ETC,” said Virginia To, Vice President of Research and Outreach at ETC. “Their diverse expertise strengthens our ability to deliver impactful STEM education and innovative research partnerships that prepare students and professionals alike for the technologies of tomorrow.”

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