Alumni Spotlight

This page is dedicated to spotlight the Alumni from VEX Robotics Programs throughout the state of Wisconsin. Use this Link.

NameEric Johnson
High School Xavier High School
VEX Program or ProgramsVRC (now known as V5RC)
Years Competed4 years
High School Graduation Year2014
College(s) or University(ies) Attended Michigan Tech University
Major or MajorsComputer Engineering
Highest Degree ObtainedMaster’s Degree
EmploymentCurrently a Digital Hardware Engineer – Plexus
What effect did competing in VEX Robotics do for you?Learned Teamwork skills and was able to have a fun group of people to hang out with after school of which I am still friends with some! Led me to my career via going to Michigan Tech and working at Plexus designing electronics
What advice would you give to a young student contemplating VEX Robotics?Definitely do it! You get to develop an electromechanical system in a fun environment and continuously iterate after each competition to solve the problem better
Favorite Game2012 – 2013 Sack Attack – VRC
Favorite Story from your competition days.Competing at worlds and winning the Divisional Excellence award! It was fun seeing the grand scale of worlds with all the teams there.

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