O V E R C L O C K
Emily Yao
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Key Achievements
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3
Competition Awards
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1
Year Active
Career Summary
Emily Yao made her mark in robotics during the 2020 season, earning three significant awards. As an active team member, she contributed to the team's Excellence Award, which recognizes overall program quality. That same season brought additional success with a Tournament Finalist placement and a Create Award. Her first year in competitive robotics demonstrated strong technical capabilities across design and competitive performance categories.
Leadership & Project Experience
Member - VEX Robotics Team 16699Z
2019-2020: Tower Takeover
Contributed to assigned tasks within their sub-team (build, code, notebook, etc.), earning Create Award recognition
Stays engaged, asks questions, and learns actively from team leaders
Attends meetings consistently and participates in team discussions
Supports team events, outreach, and competition prep
Maintains a respectful, cooperative attitude and upholds team values
Contributes creative ideas and suggestions for team improvements
Assists with setup and breakdown of competition equipment
Career Achievements
2020 Season
Tower Takeover • Team 16699Z • Member
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Tournament Finalists
Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Create Award
Create Award
Excellence in software engineering, sophisticated autonomous routines, and innovative programming solutions with sensor integration.
Tier 2 Judge Award
Technical Skills & Competencies

Core Participation

Team Collaboration Active Learning Task Execution Meeting Participation Event Support Team Values

Core Robotics

Problem Solving Engineering Design Process Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Communication

Competition Excellence

Overall Excellence Programming Excellence
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