At STEM STAR, there is a young science and technology innovator who is not the traditional "all-around top student". However, he has taken his passion to the extreme, winning multiple science and technology competition honors such as the national first prize and provincial first prize at a young age. Furthermore, with his outstanding performance and excellent achievements in the field of scientific and technological innovation, he has won the Youth Science and Technology Innovation District Mayor Award in Baohe District, Hefei City.

The Baohe District Youth Science and Technology Innovation District Chief Award is the highest honorary award for youth science and technology innovation activities in the district, established by the district government. According to the "Baohe District Youth Science and Technology Innovation District Chief Award Selection Method", adhering to the principles of "fairness, openness, and justice", a total of nine "District Chief Award" winners were selected through application and recommendation, preliminary qualification review, and comprehensive evaluation by the evaluation committee. This award, established by the district people's government, is an authoritative government honor in the field of science and technology innovation for youth in the jurisdiction.

This young innovator is Xu, a fourth-grade science and technology prodigy from the STEM STAR Hefei Swan Lake Learning Center.

Student information

Name: Student Xu

Age: Born in May 2016

School: A primary school in Hefei City, fourth grade

Campus: STEM STAR Hefei Swan Lake Learning Center

Tags: Robot Master, Python Expert, Little Inventor of Science and Innovation, Little Pioneer of Public Welfare

Dream: To become a soldier, develop more advanced national defense equipment, and protect the motherland with technology!

The Growth Path of a Techno-savvy Teen: From Lego Blocks to National Champions

Since his first-year exposure to robotics, Student Xu has delved deeply into the STEM STARSTEM curriculum, systematically learning construction, programming, logical thinking, and engineering design, transforming his interest into professional skills.

1. Growth and award-winning experiences (partial):

For several consecutive years, we have participated in the World Robot Contest and won the first prize in the East China region and the third prize in the national finals

Successfully passed the Youth Robotics Skill Level Examination

Successfully obtained the Python programming level certificate, laying a solid foundation in coding for intelligent inventions

Third Prize in the 40th Hefei Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition

First Prize (Mayor's Award) in the 19th Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition, Baohe District, Hefei City

"Chuangdao" Anhui Children's Invention Award and Second Prize of Soong Ching Ling Children's Invention Award

Excellence Award in China at IEYI World Youth Innovation and Invention Exhibition

"China's Core Powers the Chinese Dream" - First Prize in Anhui Province at the National Youth Communication Technology Innovation Competition

First Prize in the National Finals of the "Chinese Core Powers the Chinese Dream" National Youth Communication Technology Innovation Competition

From district-level competitions to the international stage, Student Xu has proven with his strength that passion can endure the test of time, and young talents in scientific innovation will eventually shine!

Student project: Smart track trash can, using technology to solve livelihood issues

In the "Chinese Core Powers the Chinese Dream" national competition, Student Xu won the first prize in both the provincial and national rounds for his project "Smart Track-type Garbage Bin for City Streets".

1. Original intention of creation: Focusing on life and solving problems is the starting point of scientific and technological innovation. He found that it was inconvenient to throw garbage in residential areas and streets, and the distribution of garbage bins was uneven. After conducting street surveys and visiting communities, he decided on this topic.

2. Core Technology: Active learning chip application, circuit board principles, motor automatic control, and intelligent recognition technology. After repeated construction, debugging, and optimization, the work achieves precise recognition and stable operation, receiving unanimous praise from the judges: clear thinking, reasonable design, and both practicality and innovation.

3. Insights from Invention: The competition is not the end, but a new starting point. He believes that there is still room for improvement in the work, and he will continue to optimize it in the future, so that technology can truly serve life and bring convenience to the public.

Quick Q&A

Q1: What do you like most about science and technology innovation?

A: I like the feeling of creating and inventing the most! Being able to make real and useful things with programming and robots gives me a great sense of achievement.

Q2: What has been the greatest benefit to you from learning at STEM STAR?

A: It taught me to think systematically and solve problems hands-on, from building to programming, and laid a good foundation for later competitions and inventions.

Q3: What is your dream?

A: My dream is to become a soldier, develop more advanced national defense equipment, and protect our motherland with technology!

Q4: What would you like to say to children who also love technology?

A: Stick to your passion, think boldly, and act boldly. Scientific innovation is not that difficult. Everyone can become a small inventor!

Beyond technology, there is warmth

While focusing on scientific and technological innovation, Student Xu is a caring and responsible young person in the new era:

1. Strive to become "little guardians of saving and loving food" and protect China's grain

2. Serve as a civilized traffic advocate, promoting safe travel

3. Tracing the red footprints, inheriting the revolutionary spirit

4. Participate in the "Light of Hope" charity event to help children in need

5. Join the "Life Guardian" campaign of the Blue Sky Rescue team

He has proven through his actions that technology can be warm and caring, and young people can be responsible and capable!

Teenagers have dreams, and the future is promising

A spark can start a prairie fire; a dream can set sail. Student Xu sowed the seeds of scientific innovation in STEM STAR, grew through competitions, and honed his character through practice. May this young man, with dreams and love, continue to bravely explore, steadily advance, and realize his technological dreams soon.