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Trevor P. Robinson is a dedicated researcher in STEM education, with a focused expertise on the intersection of robotics competitions and student development. His work centers on understanding how hands-on engineering challenges, particularly through VEX Robotics, can shape young learners’ confidence and academic trajectories. Robinson’s most influential study, “Investigating the relationship between VEX robotics and student self-efficacy: an initial look” (2018, 18 citations), provides foundational evidence that participation in these competitions boosts students’ belief in their own abilities—a critical factor for persistence in STEM fields. He further explored this theme in “Exciting Students through VEX Robotic Competitions” (2012, 7 citations), which highlights the motivational power of competitive robotics. More recently, Robinson developed a validated instrument to measure self-efficacy specifically within VEX contexts (2021, 2 citations), offering a rigorous tool for future research. By quantifying the psychological benefits of robotics education, Robinson’s work helps educators and policymakers justify investments in STEM outreach programs, making him a key voice in the growing movement to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.