Victor Zhang

You might have heard Victor Zhang’s name around campus a few times, whether through people talking about his impressive “from-scratch go–kart“ or his hobby of designing and 3D printing parts for robotics. Victor enjoys sharing his love for all things robot, including sci-fi movies like I, Robot and Star Trek. If you are a die-hard Star Wars fan, though, you might clash with Victor, who thinks the series has too much action and not enough sci-fi.  If you are his friend, you would know that, although he may not show it at first, Victor is caring and willing to sacrifice for his friends. Whatever your connection with him may be, his passion for technology is inspiring. At Webb, Victor loves robotics because he can pursue and develop his mechanical engineering skills, especially in his favorite class, Advanced Studies Experimental Physics. While Victor’s present achievements are impressive, perhaps even more riveting is his past. From 10-12 years old, he had a basic understanding of car mechanics, and his grandmother and mother both steered Victor towards building cars. Whatever he does, it is sure to be driven by his devotion for mechanical engineering, so perhaps it is no surprise that next year he is headed for the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the number one college for Mechanical Engineering in the nation. Although he will miss Webb, his future is full of potential. In whatever he does, Victor’s hard work and dedication perseveres.