Desert Ridge Students Shine in SkillsUSA Robotics Competition

Students from Desert Ridge High School’s engineering program recently put their skills to the test at the SkillsUSA Mobile Robotics competition on April 7th and delivered an impressive performance.

During the competition, students designed, built, and programmed robots to complete real-world challenges. In addition to the hands-on portion, they also participated in technical interviews, where they explained their design process and demonstrated their understanding of the engineering behind their work.

The event showcased a wide range of student skills, including coding, mechanical design, problem-solving, and teamwork, which are all essential in today’s engineering and robotics fields.

The success reflects the program’s focus on hands-on, project-based learning. “Desert Ridge Robotics uses project-based learning to prepare students for moments like this, where real-world skills, teamwork, and innovation lead to success in competition,” said Wendi Harden, DRHS Engineering teacher. 

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