It takes a TEAM to build a robot.

SERT members work in sub-teams (each with a student lead) to collaborate on the many areas of expertise that are integral to making a robot. They also assist in operating and funding a student-led, volunteer-supported, group.

Along with our co-captains, this leadership team coordinates the events and activities, as well as mentoring junior team members to help them develop their skills and become next year’s leaders.

Mechanical

This team prototypes the robot mechanisms and assembles the robot from the ground up.
Electrical

This team wires the mechanisms and sensors so that robot’s software can control the components.
CAD

This team creates 3D models of robot components and creates custom 3D printed parts.
Software

This team writes code that operates the robot and creates various web-based applications.
Strategy

This team leads design discussions, analyzes data on the robot’s performance, and develops competition strategies.
Business

This team fundraises through sponsorships, submits award applications, and partners with media on promotion and outreach.
Media

This team creates social media content, photo and video documentation of robot builds and events, and partners with the business team on promotion and outreach.
Safety

This team educates SERT team members, and the public, about safety. They also enforce safety practices, and manages a safe environment for all participants.

2025-2026 Team Leadership

Kona (They/Them)

CO-CAPTAIN
Kona is a Senior at South Eugene High School, they joined prior to their Freshman year, making this Kona’s 4th year on the team. They have experience in Mechanical, Business/Media and Software sub teams. Kona plans to attend OSU and study Computer Engineering.
For hobbies aside from robotics, Kona is interested in singing voice syntheses, as well as Splatoon and programming.
Kylie (She/Her)

CO-CAPTAIN
Kylie is a Senior at Sheldon High School and joined SERT as a Sophomore. Since joining, she has worked with the electrical and strategy subteams, helping wire the robot, solder parts, and also pitch in with strategy decisions during competitions.
Outside of robotics, she is passionate about her Women in STEM club and building RC planes. After high school she plans on getting a degree in aerospace engineering.
Sam (He/Him)

ELECTRICAL LEAD
Sam is a Sophomore at South Eugene High School and joined SERT as a Freshman. He has been on the Electrical sub team since he started. Sam plans to attend college to study and research in a STEM related field.
Outside of SERT Sam likes to play music, fence, and do projects of his own.
Ty (He/Him)

CAD LEAD
Ty is a Senior at South Eugene High School, making this season his 4th year with the team. He is proud of designing and CNCing parts that went on the competition robot in previous years.
He plans to study some kind of Engineering in college. Outside of SERT, Ty enjoys biking, bouldering and playing video games.
Benji (He/Him)

SOFTWARE LEAD
Benji joined SERT as a freshman and this is his 4th year on the team. He is a Senior at South Eugene High School and plans to go to OSU and study an Engineering/Computer degree.
He is proud of the software team and the pride they take in writing good and consistent code.
In his free time Benji enjoys biking, board games, and video games.
Link (They/Them)

MECHANICAL LEAD
Link is a Junior at South Eugene High School and joined SERT as a Freshman.
Link plans on going to OSU for Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power systems.
In their free time, Link enjoys climbing, reading, and working on open source projects.
Huxley (He/Him)

BUSINESS LEAD
Huxley is a Sophomore at South Eugene High School. He has been working on outreach and finding ways to impact our community in a positive way.
He plans to study Science. In his spare time Huxley enjoy biking, table tennis, drawing, and hiking.
Ben S.

STRATEGY LEAD
Hug Monkey (They/Them)

MASCOT
Hug Monkey is a veteran team member of SERT whose many talents include building team spirit, fashion trendsetting, and hugs. Hug Monkey is most proud of bringing joy and hugs to the team. They have ambitions towards being the first SERT monkey in space and hopes one of the SERT Alumni will get them there, once they run NASA.
Favorite Song: Brass Monkey by the Beastie Boys