Eric Yufeng Wu

Now a mechanical engineer, Eric received his MS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University.  A former UCLA Robotics and Mechanisms Lab researcher, and Formlabs intern, Eric is winner of the Samsung 2023 Research American A1 Inventor Award and the 2021 President’s Award. With projects ranging from LEGO SPIKE sensor integrations to a vast array of robotics from buoyancy assisted legged units to dynamic, miniature quadrupeds, his passion for innovation in engineering is clear.

Joining us as an international student from Beijing, Eric shared this about his experience at Great Books, “Great Books was one of the first environments where I learned to engage deeply with literature and think critically in an intellectually stimulating setting, surrounded by wonderful mentors and peers. Although I pursued a career in STEM, that foundation has remained very much influential in how I approach problems—both in my work and in life.”

If you remember Eric from Great Books, you also may remember that he was (and continues to be!) a whiz with cardistry, the art of performing intricate and creative flourishes with a deck of playing cards.

Eric performing cardistry at camp for GBSP President David Ward.