We are looking for Master, PhD, Or talented engineers to conduct 1or 2 week workshops for middle school, high school and university students in Shenzhen, China, during July and August 2025.
Requirements:
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Expertise in fields such as robotics, AI, biotechnology, electronics/software/mechanical engineering, health & environmental/climate tech, creative technology, or media arts.Interdisciplinary science and engineering
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A well-defined, mature project proposal capable of spanning 1-2 weeks, or a series of smaller projects that can be completed daily over 7 or 14 days. Workshop length is flexible based on your topic.
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Hands-on experience in conducting workshops, hackathons, or teaching (expertise is not required, but the ability to effectively lead is essential).
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Friendly, approachable demeanor with the ability to engage and encourage students, including those who may be shy.
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Strong skills in teaching and sharing practical knowledge and hands-on experiences.
What We Offer:
- Paid workshops, with compensation based on the length and subject of your proposal, range from 500-1000 Euros.
- Covered flight to Shenzhen.
- Accommodation provided during your workshop period.
- Return flight is not included, as you may wish to explore other destinations in China afterward.
- Complimentary consultation on travel recommendations in China after the workshop. Free consultation and introduction to Shenzhen’s tech, electronics, and manufacturing ecosystem. Also food, culture, entertainment and sightseeing locations.
- Opportunities for future continuous collaborations for science camps in Shenzhen or other cities in China.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a 1-3 page proposal outlining the workshop topics you plan to offer, including relevant texts, images, and references. Applications should be sent to yurizukunft@gmail.com by April 25th Max for the summer science camp.
You could reply here too.
Proposals for winter camps are also welcome, though dates are still to be defined.
We only looking for 2-4 tutors for this summer science camp.
If selected, You will need to submit a detailed, customized workshop proposal designed to fit within a 1 to 2 weeks timeframe. This could involve a single comprehensive topic for 1/2 week, or several smaller projects completed
daily (e.g., a project where students create a simple demo of a cloud chamber).
Workshop locations: Tsinghua University’s graduate school campus in Shenzhen and X-Factory Maker Space. All necessary equipment, including 3D printers, large laser cutters, wood cutters, and other tools, will be available.
Your students: a group of 20-25 middle school and high schools students, some university students too.
4 sessions of workshops
You could choose to do 1/2 weeks of workshop.
1st week : 21th -27th July
2nd week: 28th - 3rd August
3rd week: 4th August - 10th August
4th week: 11th August - 17th August
Materials for electronics and hardware can be delivered within 1-2 days. Our collaborators will also provide technical assistance for 3D printing, laser cutting, and more, as well as translation support.
Notice: For logistics+VISA+financial reasons, this summer specifically, we prefer people from EU (For next season we will consider people from other continents)