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Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming
The inspiration for my classes comes from my extremely rewarding experience of teaching AI for Robots at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies as well as after-school AI, Robotics and Python Programming classes since 2015.
Based on my experience of teaching young programmers, I have developed a highly individualized, project driven curriculum that focuses on teaching computational thinking (i.e., problem solving using computers). Teaching hands-on and stimulating curriculum in a small classroom setting has been proven effective in keeping students motivated, engaged and have fun while learning.
Founded in 2015
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Dr. Qin Chen been working as a STEM educator in the Bay Area for over 10 years. As an instructor for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, she teaches Artificial Intelligence for Robots to students(11th-12th grade) from all over the world. Dr. Chen also teaches year round after-school AI, robotics and Python programming classes to 3-12th graders in the Bay Area.
Dr. Chen has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a research focus on Robotics. Prior to her high tech career as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, she was on the engineering faculty at University of Redlands where she taught electrical engineering classes for two years.
Dr. David Zhu receives his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University with a research focus on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He has co-founded multiple high-tech companies both in the U.S. and in China. He also has designed and taught CS123 at Stanford University and teaches at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. More recently, Dr. Zhu co-founded Kre8 Technology with its mission to bring computational thinking education to K-12 by making the curriculum fun and intuitive.
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Reviews
(5)
(Competitive Programming In Python (USACO Training))
July 26, 2021
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Grace Chen
My son took the USACO training class with Dr. Zhu this summer (2021). It is a difficult subject; an experienced teacher is essnetial to get started. My son typically couldn't stay on task for more than an hour. With Dr. Zhu, we are delighted to see our son can focus for hours on programming and try different ways to solve problems. We appreciate Dr. Zhu's daily office hours and sharing of class materials. His dedication and passion to enable more kids to get into higher-level programming are evident. We feel very fortunate to have found his classes.
(Discovering Competitive Programming (USACO))
May 2, 2021
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Eunok Kim
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It was very helpful seminar to get to know USACO and computational thinking. Dr. Zhu is very knowledgeable, and experienced.
Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming
May 5, 2021
Hi Eunok, I am glad that seminar is helpful to you. Thank you!
Best,
David Zhu
Best,
David Zhu
(Competitive Programming In Python (USACO Training))
August 1, 2020
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Emily J
My son started taking USACO classes with Dr. Zhu a few months ago after the pandemic started. He absolutely loved Dr. Zhu's classes. He is a kid who's hard to focus for a long time, but surprisingly, he was extremely involved and fully engaged for 2 and half hours whenever he takes Dr. Zhu's classes. He's made tremendous progress during the past few months. Dr. Zhu is knowledgable, experienced, detail oriented, and he has a great sense of responsibility toward helping his student improve. After each session, he sent out detailed and personalized emails to every parent to update their child's progress, next steps, and recommendations. From his emails, you can feel the passion and sense of responsibility. Both my son and I feel very fortunate to have such a wonderful teacher!
Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming
May 5, 2021
Hi Emily, I am very happy to have your son in my class, for more than a year now. It's exciting to see the progress he has made - he is now in Silver division and are preparing for the Silver contest. He is passionate about programming (and algorithmic problem solving) and very driven - two of the key factors for success.
Best,
David Zhu
Best,
David Zhu
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Is Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming worth it?
Parents recommend Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming and the average rating is 5 out of 5. Overall, the reviews indicate that Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for children.
What ages can go to Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming?
Dr. Chen AI, Robotics & Programming has classes for children for all ages. Age-appropriate activities are designed to engage and inspire children at different developmental stages.
Questions & Answers
My son is 11 years old and his English is not very good. Can he take lessons? Have a programming foundation
(Building Robot AI in Python) -
asked on Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022 - Qin Chen
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Hi there, thank you for reaching out. Can we discuss a bit on the phone? Here is my phone number: 650-996-1634 -
