The VEX Factory Automation Competition is a classroom-based competition that provides students with essential and desirable foundational skills needed for today’s advanced manufacturing careers.

B.A. Sc. Mechanical; Career in system integration, aircraft accident investigation and various start-ups; Founder, Pacific Youth Robotics Society.

Chris Siegert is a retired avionics and control systems engineer with 25 years of experience at Lockheed Martin, where he was named Engineer of the Year in 1981. After retiring, he dedicated his time to mentoring competitive robotics teams, including Team 599 Robodox at Granada Hills Charter High School and Team 1508 Lancer Bots at […]

Joseph Vanderway is a pioneering educator and robotics mentor who has played a crucial role in advancing STEM education in the San Fernando Valley. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has been a dedicated advocate for hands-on learning in robotics and engineering. In 2000, Vanderway launched the […]

Louisville, KY – April 30, 2019 – Today, The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation recognized the VEX IQ Challenge (VIQC) Elementary & Middle School World Champions at the 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship. Teams from Indiana, Canada, and China engaged in series of robotic engineering challenges over the last four days to ultimately be […]

Anna Egbert teaches students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada, a K-12 Charter School located in Las Vegas.

In this edition: From Family Roots to Career Success: Nathan Matlack’s VEX Robotics Journey For Nathan Matlack, robotics has always been more than just a hobby; it’s been a family affair and the foundation of his career. His journey began early, inspired by his mom, Kristi Matlack, who started the VEX Robotics program at their […]