Carter Tollman

About Me

Eagle Scout, Kansas CTE Scholar, and accomplished student with interest in software engineering, robotics, and all things STEM.

Academic Excellence

High-achieving Freshman at Purdue University. Graduated from Mill Valley High School ranked 6th in my class with a 4.375 weighted GPA. Currently completing my Associate of Science degree at Johnson County Community College, expected graduation summer of 2025.

Community Impact

Eagle Scout with diverse volunteer experience, including weekly mentoring and community service leadership. Combining rigorous academics with meaningful service to others. Led a project totaling over 125 man-hours to restore a church storage center: creating innovative storage solutions and refurbishing the antiquated building

Technical Leadership

As the captain of my high school robotics team, I guided our members through complex engineering challenges and fostered a collaborative team environment. I led the design and implementation of advanced control systems, ensuring our robots consistently performed at a high level during competitions. My responsibilities included mentoring new members in programming, CAD, and electronics, and organizing training sessions to build technical skills across the team. My experience has strengthened my ability to lead diverse teams and deliver results in high-pressure, technical settings.

Technical Vision & Curiosity

My genuine curiosity drives me to explore the fundamental principles of computing and push its boundaries. I'm fascinated by the potential of both traditional silicon-based architectures and the revolutionary advancements in quantum computing. My goal is to contribute to the next generation of technological breakthroughs, whether that involves optimizing current hardware or venturing into entirely new computational paradigms to solve complex challenges

35

ACT Score

425+

Volunteer Hours

23+

AP and College Courses

6th

Class Rank

Key Achievements

Academic Excellence

  • Took varied college level course work while a high school student including 16 AP classes and 10 dual enrollment college courses
  • ACT Superscore: 35 (99th percentile)
  • National Merit Semifinalist Qualifier (PSAT 217)
  • Kansas CTE Scholar (only one from school)
  • Completing Associate of Science degree by Summer 2025 from Johnson County Community College

Competition Success

  • Science Olympiad: State Champion and 2x State Runnner up, Team Captain
  • Scholars Bowl: 2nd at State, Team Captain
  • Model UN: Multiple Outstanding Delegation Awards, Co-President and Founder
  • Hack K-State: Overall Best Hack (1st place) 2025
  • KU Design Competition: 1st place Computer Science Challenge 2025

Leadership & Service

  • Eagle Scout with Senior Patrol Leader experience
  • FRC Team 1810 & 9316 Co-President, FTC Systems Engineer
  • Multiple team captain positions across other STEM and non-STEM activities
  • Assistant Coach for a Middle School Science Olympiad Team, Multiple State Finalists
  • National Honor Society and National English Honor Society

Technical Experience & Education

Professional Experience

2019 - Present

  • CAD Technician Intern - EvapTech (Jan-May 2023)
  • Digital Personal Shopper - Walmart (Aug 2022-Present)

Advanced Coursework

2021 - Present

High School: 16+ AP courses including Computer Science A, Physics C (E&M and Mechanics), Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics and many more

Community College: Programming Fundamentals, Advanced Algorithms (C++ & Java), College Physics II, Public Speaking, Microeconomics and Spanish I & II

Specialized Programs: 4 Project Lead the Way Engineering courses (PLTW), Multiple Center for Advanced Professional Studies Courses (CAPS)

Robotics Leadership

2022 - 2025

  • FRC Team 1810 & 9316: Co-President, former Electrical Sub-Team Lead
  • FTC Team 23785: Systems Engineer
  • Awards: Finalist, Innovation in Control (2x), Quality Award, Design Award, Team Sustainability, and Rookie Inspiration
  • Dean's List Semifinalist recognition

Technical Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages

Java, C++, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), HTML/CSS

Engineering & Design

CAD (Onshape, Fusion, Autodesk), Circuit Design, Robotics Programming, 3D Modeling and Design

Leadership & Communication

Team Management, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Project Coordination

Academic Strengths

STEM Research, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Problem Solving