Your student’s idea. A personal roadmap. A real engineering project.
Private engineering and AI sessions with Dr. Tao Wang, PhD in AI, for 1–4 students in grades 6–12. Come solo, or bring friends or siblings as a team. In person in Saratoga, online, or a mix of both.
- PhD in AI
- Former Purdue researcher and faculty member
- 20+ years in AI and robotics
- Engineering leader at Apple and Adobe
When lab tracks aren’t the fit
- A project idea of their ownYour student already has something they want to build.
- A pace set for themFaster or slower than a group, at the depth they’re ready for.
- Their own teamSiblings or friends, up to four, working on one shared project.
- A private scheduleTimes that fit your family: in person, online, or both.
From Curiosity to a Working Prototype
Every Studio project is built around the student—their interests, their skill level, and an idea worth pursuing.
- 01 · DISCOVERFind the questionExplore interests and agree on a meaningful challenge, and what “done” looks like.
- 02 · DESIGNThink it throughResearch the problem, compare approaches, and plan a solution.
- 03 · BUILDMake it realPrototype with hardware, software, and AI, side by side with Dr. Wang.
- 04 · REFINELearn from evidenceTest, measure, improve, and explain the results like an engineer.
What a Studio project can explore
- Robotics and autonomous systemsRobots that sense, decide, and move on their own.
- AI and machine learningTrain, test, and understand models, not just use them.
- Computer visionTeach a machine to see and act on what it sees.
- Electronics and embedded systemsCircuits, sensors, and microcontrollers from the ground up.
- Research-driven projectsAsk a real question and investigate it with evidence.
- Your student’s own ideaAn open-ended project, scoped together.
Monthly, private, built to go deep
A meaningful engineering project takes time, so the Studio starts with a 3-month commitment and continues month-to-month after that.
We scope the project, monthly hours, and all required hardware with your family before you begin, ensuring you know exactly what’s included.
Want to build with a partner? Bring a private team of up to four friends or siblings to collaborate on a shared project.
Dr. Tao Wang
PhD in Computing Science, specializing in AI (robotics and reinforcement learning). Former Purdue researcher and faculty member, and former engineering leader at Apple and Adobe. She works with every Studio student directly.
- PhD in AI
- Former Purdue faculty
- 20+ years in AI and robotics
- Apple and Adobe
Tell us what your student is curious about
We’ll talk through their interests and experience, and whether the Studio or a lab track is the better fit.
Inquire about the Studio