A Dubbo College alumnus is continuing to make advancements in the field of robotics through his work on deep sea exploring drones and with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Motorsports electric car racing team.

Elijah Stanger-Jones was in his final year in Dubbo in 2015 when he was presented with the opportunity to spend time at MIT in Boston.

During his time at the prestigious American college, his passion for robotics was cultivated, and in 2016, he returned to complete his undergraduate studies.

Mr Stanger-Jones is now completing his PhD and works as part of a four-man team at the “cutting edge” of robotic technology; revolutionising humanoid robots to provide them with a more versatile and responsive gait and a more intuitive and sensitive grasp.

Mr Stanger-Jones was in Dubbo earlier this month, visiting family and his former senior campus and physics teacher, James Eddy.

He had a chance to speak with Year 12 physics and engineering students and provide them with insight and advice about the robotics industry and pursuing one’s dream.

“Do what you’re passionate about, above all else,” he said.

“If you don’t care about what you’re doing, there’s nothing stopping you walking out the door.

“No matter what you study or what you do after school, it’s going to be tough at some point, so do the thing your passionate about, because that’s the only thing that matters.”

Mr Eddy expressed his pride in his former student and his gratitude that Mr Stanger-Jones was so willing to share what he’d learnt with the senior cohort.

“Elijah is a remarkable achiever, and his message to our students is one to live by,” Mr Eddy said.