Grades 8-12 | Tri-state Area | 2026-2027 Season
Interested in participating as an organizational partner
Please Contact: haoyun.feng@arcknow.com
interested in participating as an individual
Please fill out the interest form
Overview
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries ranging from healthcare to environmental science. In this intensive learning program, students will
- Learn foundational AI concepts, Python programming, and AI applications in climate science through guided, hands-on labs.
- Build and present innovation projects to professors and industry leaders at the Innovation Project Demo Day in May 2027.
- Organize and lead student innovation clubs with guidance from expert mentors.
- Participate in advanced workshops led by university faculty and industry leaders on emerging topics in AI and technology.
Python coding lab visualizing land cover categories across the globe.
Mission statement
Making advanced technologies accessible to young learners through engaging, memorable educational experiences that foster curiosity and lifelong learning.
Program Package
The program includes:
- 15 Hours of AI & Python Curriculum
- Each module includes Python coding labs, homework assignments, instructional slides and videos, and a student handbook.
- Hybrid learning format with four 2-hour live sessions combining hands-on coding labs and office hours.
- Researcher-Led Webinars
- Learn about real-world AI applications and innovations directly from researchers and subject-matter experts.
- Innovation Project Demo Day – May 2027
- Student teams showcase their innovation projects and receive feedback from academic researchers and industry experts.
program director
Dr. Haoyun Feng received her Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2015. She is dedicated to advancing AI education and making cutting-edge knowledge accessible to everyone. Before founding her AI research and education organization, Arcknow, she served as Director of AI Science and Senior AI Engineer at a Fortune 20 company. She is currently the Founder of Arcknow and a member of the Global Center for Health Equity at the University of Michigan.
Innovation Project Demo Day Panel
Dr. Yang Yang, Assistant Professor, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Dr. Geoffrey Siwo, Research Professor, Medical School, University of Michigan
Dr. Verrah Otiende, Schmidt Sciences Fellow at the University of Michigan, Assistant Professor of Data Science at USIU-Africa
Youth program advisor
John Houston, President,
Hudson Valley Youth Robotics Inc.
Student training sessions
Self-paced learning in Python programming, artificial intelligence, and computer science through hands-on projects.
Please fill out the interest form
Mentor Sign-up
Mentor Commitment: Approximately two hours of virtual meetings to support one student club as they develop AI innovation projects and Demo Day presentations
Interested in Participating as an Organizational Partner
Please contact: haoyun.feng@arcknow.com
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