Science, Engineering & Technology
Robotics / Electronics / CAD
Start Date
December 2024
End Date
February 2025
Ongoing
Sessions Completed
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<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Jack Zitterman</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Avenues The World School</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 7</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Innovative</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Curious</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Creative</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Enthusiastic</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Robotics</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">3D Printing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Engineering</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Chess</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Space Exploration</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Gaming</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Skye Horiguchi</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Stanford University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Aerospace Engineering & Product Design</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Patient</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Encouraging</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Enthusiastic</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Goal-Oriented</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Aerospace Engineering</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Product Design</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">CAD Modeling</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Robotics</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Space Technology</p></div></div>
A bright 7th grader with a passion for robotics and engineering, Jack sought expert guidance to develop his technical skills and bring his innovative ideas to life. This neurodivergent innovator's determination to attend MIT and create advanced robotics drove him to seek daily mentorship, focusing on functional projects and expanding his technical capabilities.
<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Shared Vision</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Skye's aerospace aspirations and hands-on engineering approach perfectly align with Jack's innovative robotics and space exploration projects</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Technical + Creative</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Skye's Stanford engineering expertise and artistic background complement Jack's diverse interests in robotics, game design, and entrepreneurship</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Project Development</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Daily sessions provide the structure and guidance needed to transform Jack's ambitious ideas - from Mars rovers to business ventures - into tangible achievements</div></div></div>
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Jack aims to scale his Mini Munchies business concept through local manufacturer partnerships while continuing to develop his engineering projects. He plans to deepen his CAD and robotics skills through hands-on prototyping, with a focus on bringing his innovative mechanical designs to life. Long-term goals include expanding his understanding of materials science and advanced fabrication techniques while nurturing his growing interests in both technical design and entrepreneurship.
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