About Us.

The Mid-Pacific Owl Robotic was re-established in 2016 to offer STEM learning opportunities for students of the Mid-Pacific Institute through their participation in competitive robotics. Students from grades 4 through 12 are invited to join the program and experience the excitement of robotics.

Re-established in 2016

In just a few years our program has been transformed from a high school club to a full functioning robotics program spanning across the entire campus. Elementary, Middle and High school aged students now have the opportunity to learn robotics together creating a synergy of STEM learning.

Our Goal

Our goal is to provide skill-appropriate STEM learning opportunities to students grade 4-12 through participation in competitive robotics. The program offers various robotic platforms to capture the interest of all students such as VEX IQ, CREATE Drones, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition.

Our Team

Skyler Sybounmy
Educational Technology Team/Robotics Coach

Skyler is a Mid-Pacific Graduate in the class of 2019 and studied robotics through both Middle and High school.  He twice competed in the First Robotics World Championships with Mid-Pacific's FRC teams as well as VEX and FTC competitions.
He is currently a member of Mid Pacific Institute's Educational Technology department and coaches the 2022-2023 robotics teams.  
When he's not teaching robotics Sky is working as ATMOesports' broadcast producer and director for their emergent gameplay tournaments.

Tom Lyu
2022-2023 Robotics Coach

​Tom is a 2020 Mid Pacific Alumni and 7th-12th Grade Owls Robotics veteran.  He has attended State Championships in VEX, FTC and FRC as well as the FRC World Championships and the U.S. CREATE Open.
Tom is currently working towards his degree in computer science with a focus on AI research.  When he is not studying or coaching robotics Tom  freelances in 3-D modeling using creating functional, versatile and ergonomically designed objects.

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​Brian Grantham
Director of Educational Technology

Mr. Grantham joined the team in 2016 to provide school-based logistical support to help the program expand through the various grade levels. The program has grown in its ability to connect both academics and technology through his leadership. During the day, Mr. Grantham oversees the Weinberg Technology Plaza, provide technology support and training to the entire Mid-Pacific Institute and supports the Cyber Patriot team.

Your inquiries are welcome

To find out more about the Mid-Pacific Owl Robotics program  contact us at:

bgrantham@midpac.edu