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MATEO JOHNSON — ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
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Academic Excellence5 entries
Unweighted GPA
4.0
Perfect unweighted score across all coursework
Weighted GPA
4.23
Includes AP and college-level course weighting
ACT Score
33
99th percentile composite score
College Courses
8+
Dual-enrollment and AP courses completed
Service Hours
150+
STEM outreach and community service per year
02
Technical Expertise4 categories
Programming
PythonJavaC++CC#JavaScriptSwiftHTML/CSS
Embedded
Microcontroller ProgrammingPCB DesignFPGA DevelopmentIoT SystemsDual-MCU ArchitectureControl Systems
Design / CAD
OnshapeFusion360KiCADEAGLEEasyEDATechnical Drawing
Robotics / HW
Swerve DriveMotor ControllersSensor IntegrationRocketry & Flight Control3D PrintingPick & Place Systems
03
Awards & Recognition8 entries
A-001
ISEF 2025 Participant
Intl. Science & Engineering Fair
Selected to compete in Embedded Systems category with dual-MCU microcontroller research project.
A-002
2025 Melvin Scholar
American Junior Academy of Science
Recognition for outstanding research contributions and scientific excellence in engineering.
A-003
Grand Award Winner
Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair
First place for innovative dual-MCU system design and implementation.
A-004
Air Force Innovation in Engineering
Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair
Special recognition for engineering innovation at BSEF 2025.
A-005
Attorney General's Recognition
State of Ohio
Recognition for ISEF 2025 participation representing Ohio.
A-006
Governor's Recognition
State of Ohio
Recognition for ISEF 2025 participation representing Ohio.
A-007
Connect & Lead Conference
High School Representative
Inaugural delegate for Ohio's Connect & Lead Leadership Conference.
A-008
2025 STEM Innovation Forum
Guest Speaker — Regeneron Panel
Spoke on experiential learning to 200+ professionals from various industries.
04
Professional Experience7 entries
E-001
Ohio State University
eVTOL Research Intern
5-week internship on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft power systems, efficiency optimization and control algorithms.
E-002
Embold
IT Specialist & Development Intern
CompTIA certifications (ITF, A+, Network+, Security+), frontend interfaces and backend automation processes.
E-003
PAST Foundation
STEM Summer Camp Instructor
Led Arduino robotics camps, operated 3D printing operations, developed STEM curriculum for diverse student populations.
E-004
Wickliffe Progressive Elementary
Volunteer STEM Instructor
Planned, taught and evaluated 100+ hours of STEM coursework for K-5 students across math, physics, programming and design.
E-005
Wickliffe Progressive Elementary
3D Printing Course Instructor
Designed and taught a 6-week after-school 3D printing course covering design, printer operation, and design-process thinking.
E-006
Various Organizations
Workforce Development Mentor
Peer mentoring for children of color affinity groups; completed Leadership Excellence Certification at PAST Foundation.
E-007
Camp Wyandot
Camp Counselor & CIT
3 years of leadership — 2 years as Counselor in Training, 1 year as full counselor. Youth mentorship and development.
05
Leadership & Impact4 entries
L-001
FRC Team Leader
2 Years — 11th/12th Grade
Led overall robot design and strategy, mentored FRC teams 1307, 6464, 5667, and 9075 in programming, design and leadership.
L-002
FRC Programming Manager
2 Years — 9th/10th Grade
Led codebase migration to Java, implemented swerve drivetrain systems, created 10+ open-source tools as youngest team manager.
L-003
Civic Engagement
Ohio State Government
Met with State Senator William P. DeMora to discuss STEM initiatives for low-income communities and policy development.
L-004
Community Outreach
150+ Hours Annually
Hosts STEM events and teaches at local elementary schools, focusing on diversity and representation in engineering.