Our Robotic Journey
Recognizing the lack of accessible robotic education and student-centered competition environments, a group of passionate students from Team 23382 set out to create something better. In 2025, their vision became reality with the launch of the Fifth Dimension Robotics Club – a platform built by students, operated by students, and dedicated to serving students.
Fifth Dimension Robotics Club is established to make robotic education more inclusive, hands-on, and inspiring for all who wish to learn. What began as a team’s ambition has grown into a community-driven organization supported by generous parents, local partners, and fellow educators. While Team 23382’s past achievements mark a proud legacy, Fifth Dimension Robotics Club looks forward – committed to sharing the experience, opportunity, and excitement of robotics with a new generation of learners.
With the continued support of our community, we’re excited to expand opportunities to empower more students to explore, build, and innovate through hands-on robotics education.
Board of Directors
Evan
Evan’s robotics journey began at the age of nine, driven by a strong passion for mechanical design. He has consistently served as the lead designer and builder on every team he has joined, playing a key role in earning numerous awards and championships in both FTC and VEX competitions.
As the lead instructor for 3D design classes, Evan shares his expertise with younger students, guiding them through CAD principles and practical applications using tools like Onshape, 3D printers, CNC, etc. During each competition season, he conducts regular robot reviews, offering valuable insights drawn from his own team’s experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.
Beyond the classroom and competition field, Evan is a dedicated volunteer within the Maryland robotics community, contributing his time and knowledge to support events and mentor teams across the state.
Sean
With many years of coding experience, Sean serves as the lead instructor for coding classes, where he brings both technical expertise and creative thinking to robotics. His commitment to excellence is evident in the way he generously shares his knowledge, techniques, and insights – not only with students in the classroom, but also with the broader Maryland robotics community.
Sean is known for his thoughtful mentorship and willingness to support anyone who seeks help, whether it’s debugging a complex algorithm or optimizing a control system. He dedicates countless hours to refining every aspect of a robot’s functionality, ensuring that the code brings intelligence, precision, and purpose to the machine. He not only teaches programming, but also demonstrates how software becomes the brain of a robot, transforming mechanical structures into responsive, high-performing systems. His contributions have created a lasting impact on both his teams and the students he inspires.
Chloe
The engineering process behind building a successful robot extends far beyond just hardware and software. True excellence in competitive robotics also requires strength in strategy analysis, alliance scouting, engineering documentation, and public outreach – all essential components of a well-rounded and high-performing team.
As the lead instructor for engineering documentation, Chloe serves a vital role in guiding students to understand and embrace the broader scope of the engineering process. Through her mentorship, students learn how to effectively communicate their design decisions, problem-solving methods, and team dynamics in a clear, organized, and professional manner.
Her dedication to teaching not only emphasizes the technical aspects of documentation, but also highlights the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism. By sharing her experience and leading by example, she helps shape students into well-rounded engineers who are prepared to succeed both on and off the competition fields.
