(ISU Press Release, July 1, 2025)
ISU Students Win Gold and Bronze at SkillsUSA Nationals — Continuing Excellence in Electronics and Math
Pocatello, ID – Idaho State University’s Robotics and Electronics SkillsUSA team returned from the 2025 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta with top honors, once again proving that ISU students rank among the best in the nation.
Owen Fujii took Gold in the highly competitive Electronics Technology contest, defending ISU’s national title in the event. Owen, an alumnus of the Robotics and Communications Systems Engineering Technology program, is currently employed at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, Washington, where he continues to put his technical expertise to work in the field.
Andrew Keller earned Bronze in the Related Technical Math competition, which challenges students with complex, real-world math problems essential to technical industries. Andrew will begin his sixth and final semester in the program this fall, further advancing his skillset in preparation for a career in engineering technology.
This year’s national competition brought together over 6,000 students from across the country to compete in career and technical education (CTE) events at the Georgia World Congress Center. Idaho made a strong showing with 14 medals overall, 8 of which were awarded at the Post-Secondary level. Impressively, ISU College of Technology students brought home 4 of those medals, further reinforcing the institution’s leadership in CTE.
“These wins are a direct result of hard work, applied knowledge, and the outstanding hands-on education our students receive,” said Brody Holyoak, instructor and ISU SkillsUSA advisor. “We’re especially proud to have champions representing both our Electronics and Math divisions. These are critical fields for our modern workforce.”
The ISU Electronics Club continues to foster excellence in technical skills, leadership, and career readiness.
