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Recently, Ms. Jing Fang has set up 10 science groups and invited expert teachers to conduct internal live broadcasts to solve parents' confusion about their children's science learning and ways to go on to higher education.
The expert who invited the lecture on February 2 was the gold medal personal trainer who brought out the national team players of the American Physics Olympiad, and also the Tsinghua brother of Mr. Jing Fang, Mr. Chen Zhengzheng.
In addition to answering the big question of "what kind of science and technology students are favored by famous American schools", Mr. Chen Zhengzheng also has many unique insights on the cultivation of children's science direction.
How to raise a scientifically gifted child?
Without a scientific family background, how can you help your child's scientific dream?
If a child is not top in mathematics, can he still take the path of science?
Children like to play with Rubik's cubes and computers, is it suitable for the Olympiad?
I don't know if my child is suitable for physics competition or math competition, how to choose?
What kind of children are more suitable to apply for prestigious foreign schools?
These questions will be answered in this interview.
During the winter vacation, Ms. Jing Fang invited a number of expert teachers in the fields of science and engineering, humanities, and art to talk about the planning of children's growth routes, hoping to help children clarify their career direction in junior and senior high school, and avoid blind entrance examinations for university majors, and it is difficult to change careers because of sunk costs.
I believe that many parents will also struggle with these questions:
Do children study literature, science, or take the art route?
What kind of college and what major is it suitable for?
Is it suitable for your child to study at home or abroad?
Is it suitable for children to follow the academic path all the time, or to get in touch with the corporate workplace early?
We hope that through this series of lectures and Q&A, starting from children's interests, hobbies, and characteristics, we can accompany parents to find a growth path suitable for their children's development with an exploratory attitude, which is what Tongxing Academy wants to do most at present.
Starting from the theme of "What kind of science and engineering students are favored by famous American universities", this live broadcast will talk about how children who are interested in science and technology can be cultivated and what future growth paths they have.
The quality that elite American schools value
Professor Chen Zhengzheng has 20 years of research experience in American universities, and has led students to participate in competitions and apply to prestigious universities in his spare time, and has brought out many outstanding students such as the national team players of the American Physics Olympiad.
m.l.USC School of Medicine.
When I first started working, I decided to become a doctor.
Internship at USC School of Medicine for four years of high school.
Published four peer-reviewed articles on antidotology**.
a.c.Majored in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Two-time Meiyuan Physics Olympiad Gold Medal.
Silver Medal in the International Physics Olympiad.
h.d.Physics, University of Cambridge.
Two-time gold medal in the American Physics Olympiad.
PUPC is the second largest in the world.
Published an article on sci**.
k.h.Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology.
2nd place in the American Academic Decathlon individual.
d.k.Majored in Neuroscience, Harvard University.
Top 20 in the U.S. Biology Olympiad.
From the sixth year onwards, the future major direction will be determined.
Based on his years of scientific research experience, Mr. Chen Zhengzheng summed up several qualities that are most favored by prestigious American universities from several children with successful application results.
1. Learning ability (quantifiable).
2. Life goals and ideals (non-quantitative).
3. Willpower and resilience (non-quantitative).
4. Creative thinking and personality (non-quantitative).
5. Enthusiasm for learning and life (non-quantitative).
6. Teamwork ability (non-quantitative).
7. Conscious awareness of social service (non-quantitative).
The first point is learning ability, which can be directly reflected in standardized tests and various competition rankings, which is the only quantifiable part and the most familiar part for Chinese parents.
The next few points are all non-quantifiable"Soft power".
At the beginning of the lecture, Mr. Chen Zhengzheng said that a student had excellent results in various competitions and academics, but was rejected by 16 of the 18 universities he applied to, and perhaps there were some soft power factors in addition to luck factors.
It can be seen that while considering the learning ability, the famous schools in the United States pay more attention to whether the child really loves scientific research, whether he has his own personality, whether he can undertake the challenge of scientific research, and whether he is a person who is willing to serve the societyA young man full of idealism, personality and enthusiasm
Summer school, competitions, research internships
For such children who are enthusiastic about scientific research, Mr. Chen Zhengzheng recommends that they participateHigh-quality summer schools, discipline competitions and research internshipsHere are several ways to discover your strengths and goals.
Secondary school students participatedSummer schoolIt is an effective way to experience university life in advance and get in touch with the field of scientific research, there are many choices of summer schools, and Mr. Chen Zhengzheng recommended two summer schools of science and technology in physics.
1. Gophysics Seminar
Summer Symposium at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada.
Gravitational Theory and Black Holes: Recruiting 11th or 12th graders.
Extraterrestrial Planets and Tranquility: Recruiting 9th or 10th graders.
2. RSI Summer Camp
Hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 100 places worldwide. Students in Grade 11 only.
The main mode is the training of scientific research topics. Including ** retrieval, literature reading, topic selection, research plan, and specific implementation. At the end of the camp, you can complete a full research article and make a presentation.
Discipline competitionsOn the premise of reasonable topic selection, some high school students can enter the research group to participate in scientific research activities, and the results can participate in science and technology competitions.
Recommended Competition: Princeton University Physics Competition PUPC
International Science and Engineering Grand Prix ISEF
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
S.T. Yau Secondary School Science Award.
(If you want to know the specific situation of the summer school and the competition, please add tongxing0105 and enter the "Science Group", you can **live broadcast).
In addition to participating in summer school and competitions, Mr. Chen also encourages students to participate in high schoolResearch internships
On the one hand, participating in internships is more beneficial to studentsDiscover your academic goalsWith a clear goal, it is easier to improve learning efficiency. On the other hand, scientific research practice can nurture childrenAdversity thinking, the most complete scientific research workBasic trainingto keep children at the undergraduate and graduate levelsThe starting point is higher。It will be a valuable personal experience that is non-homogeneous and non-standardized.
There is only one kind of heroism in the world, loving this world that has been seen through by oneself.
Romain Rolland.
Teacher Chen Zhengzheng said: I don't know how correct this sentence is, but if the word "world" is replaced by "scientific research", then I really feel deeply. In the end, scientific research may only use addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionWhen you understand the triviality and boredom of real scientific research work, and you can still have some love, you can really take the road of scientific research.
Q&A
The first priority is to protect children's enthusiasm for science
q1：The fourth-grade boy likes physics and chemistry, likes to raise insects when he has spare time, and has made guitar models, turnip knives, diving bells, ships, scratch programming games, etc., can you see any special directions? How to plan for better development?
Chen Zhengzheng:
This is a very good seedling, parents should protect this seedling, do not indoctrinate in advance. Let's be honest,Any discipline must be boring in the end, and the systematization is particularly strongHowever, children's rational thinking and perceptual thinking are developed simultaneously, so don't help them grow.
It is recommended that the child should do what he likes first, and when the child is willing to get in touch with some theoretical content, he can continue his interest through more interesting topics such as digital black holes.
If, in two years' time, he can still accept a more abstract Olympiad problem, or a more systematic scientific theory, then it is not too late for you to take this issue seriously, and the most important thing now is to ensure interest.
See your child's strengths
q2：Fifth-grade baby, math scores are average, have not carried out deep Olympiad learning, calculation is prone to errors, but interested in physical principles, machinery and construction, and good hands-on ability. Does it have to be good at mathematics to learn physics? What is the most suitable path for this kind of baby?
Chen Zhengzheng:
In addition to Newton, Einstein, and Maxwell, there is also one that is always overlooked by everyone, Faraday, who never studied mathematics and wrote the same thing as prose, but when studying electromagnetism, everyone thought that there was an ether, and only Farah was the first to say that the electromagnetic force was transmitted through a field, which is very remarkable.
If you study pure theory, you should say how far you can go to mathematics and physics, but not every child has to become such a great physicist. Last year, there was a kid who was doing motors during the competition, and he could study how to reduce chip wear and how to save energy.
Jing Fang:
This parent can try our Tongxing AcademyGoldberg Mechanics ClassThere are countless babies with strong hands-on ability all over the country who are super like, they can take huge and large machinery, countless gears and various linkages, such babies are good seedlings of natural engineers. If your child has strong hands-on ability, there are actually many physical engineering and mechanical engineering directions that are very suitable for you. In addition, I also recommend our aircraft camp, AI and astronautics courses, all of which are in the direction of engineer training. We must first see the different characteristics of our children and encourage them to develop their own interests and strengths.
Studying with questions will do you with half the effort
q3：A sixth-grade boy is usually interested in mathematics and the Rubik's Cube, and likes to collect the expression principles of various computer viruses. What kind of children's choice path is the letter Olympiad suitable for? How much time and effort does it take for a child to be successful?
Chen Zhengzheng:
I'm not particularly good at computers myself, so it's hard to say what the Olympiad is like. But as far as I know, the last part of the information competition is playing mathematics, because the algorithm itself requires strong abstract thinking.
My suggestion isFind a practical problem in life for him to solveFor example, how many people are in the simulation class, what is the impact of one person starting tutoring, what do other students in the two-person tutoring class think, 3, 4, 5 ......Until how many people start tutoring, the whole class will start rolling, and there will be a numerical model in it.
Jing Fang:
Again, that's a good suggestion, can't youUse programming to study a phenomenon in your life。A student in a class is tutoring papers outside of class, and everyone thinks he is a special case; The two student rolls didn't pay much attention to everyone; But everyone is learning in advance with extracurricular tutoring and practice, and when the number reaches what percent, the rest of the people are forced to roll up?
This sounds similar to the spread of a computer virus, so people who are really used to thinking in terms of mathematical models see the world differently. The paper I saw was anxiety, and Mr. Chen said that this is a mathematical model, and we can calculate this mathematical model. If you have such a researcher's perspective on God, it is not so easy to follow the trend without thinking, it is easier for us to think for ourselves, and it is easier for us to be more calm about life, which is also a benefit outside of scientific research.
Use practical questions to determine the direction of your child's interests
q4:The first male baby of junior high school hesitated in the number of competitions and physical competitions. How to help your child find their way faster
Chen Zhengzheng:
Whether you should study mathematics or physics is a very classic question. Of course, this question is inconclusive, if you want to find the right direction as soon as possible, I have two good topics.
One isLet him see that special relativity and quantum mechanics are not interestedIf you're not interested, it's better to study mathematics, and if you're really interested, you might be able to accept physics a little faster.
The second method, let's say there is a square or hexagonal wheel, can you make a ground and let the car with this square wheel run normally. You can do it by doing, or you can reason it out mathematically to see which method your child prefers. If you like to put it into practice, maybe physics is more suitable; I prefer derivation, and maybe mathematics is more appropriate.
Build a scientific research bridge for children from ordinary families
q5：Without a scientific family background, how can you help your child's scientific dream?
Chen Zhengzheng:
One of the main reasons why we are willing to cooperate with Jingfang is to minimize the family background, hoping that those children whose families cannot provide assistance can also take the path of scientific research, and the family background is definitely not in our consideration.
Jing Fang:
Many people like Brother Chen Zhengzheng, who have been in the academic field for many years, are willing to come out to do education, just to build a bridge to the academic field for everyone, and what we value most is the enthusiasm of the children themselves. If a child has a passion for scientific research and his scientific research ability has reached a certain standard, we will recommend participating in scientific research internships in some university laboratories.
Of course, children are still needed in the early stageThere is some reserve for the scientific research itselfTherefore, Tongxing Academy also prepares some projects for children from the upper grades of primary school to the junior high school stage, so that children can understand it step by step.
Astronomy online classes in the spring semesterMeasuring the mass of a black hole, we will take the students step by step into the scientific research ideas, to repeat a small topic.
America this summerLos Angeles Tech CampWe will take children to understand what scientists and engineers are doing, how scientific research is done, and further know what kind of talents are wanted by prestigious schools, and what kind ......of results they can make in high school
This is what Tongxing Academy is doing, and there will be more cooperation with Teacher Chen Zhengzheng in the future.
The Youth Growth Program helps science teenagers set sail for their dreams
I believe that there are many parents who have the same problem, how to distinguish whether their children are really talented in science or just talking?
Sign up for a class and try it out!
The Kid's Walk Teenage Development Program is recruiting these glittering teenagers who love science.
If your child is interested in science and can't get enough of the introductory science courses, then you need to have something more professional and challenging!
There will be difficulties and setbacks in the course, and if you can overcome them, you will be really interested, and if you give up, you just like them, or maybe it is not time yet.
We will do it: see children's interests, give sustainable help, build scaffolding to keep children in love, improve children's resilience, and care for children's "scientific dreams" to sprout and blossom.
Spring online classes are about to startAerospace Engineer, AI Engineer, AstronomerAll children who enjoy math, physics, programming, and engineering are welcome to the program.
Our journey is the sea of stars
Junior Astronaut Engineer Program
Tier 2: Future rocket design
Suitable for kids
1.He has a special curiosity about stars, space, astronauts, etc., and has a strong interest in science, building, and mathematics.
2.He likes to challenge the unknown, has his own ideas, and is not bound by standards.
3.If you want to become an astronaut or work in the aerospace field, the ideal is to start a company and build rockets like Musk.
Course Description:
The Astronaut Engineer Program aims to train scientific and technological innovators who will lead mankind to the sea of stars in the future.
In the Astronaut Engineer Level 2 course, we study rockets. Rockets are the most core tools for human beings to go out of the earth and into space, and the research and technological improvement of rockets are also the most cutting-edge scientific and technological topics at present. Allowing children to learn the scientific and technological principles of rockets not only fulfills a child's space dream, but also enables children to have an enlightened understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy, geography, materials, energy and other disciplines.
Future Rocket Design] is the second level of the Junior Astronaut Engineer Growth Program (10 weeks in total).
It is open for students aged 10-14 who are interested in aerospaceAerospace Science and Technology, there is a wider rangeBackground in popular science knowledge, clear mathematical logic, strong independent thinking abilitychildren will gain more.
The offline camp with the rocket design online course is the rocket design summer camp of Qinghai Lenghu Laboratory, where you can learn rocket-related theories, the current situation of aerospace development, and design and launch a rocket by yourself.
Course Harvest
Knowledge:Rocket launch principle, engine principle, structure, function and design method, different rocket models and characteristics;
Thinking:Think old like an engineer · According to the scientific principles, the design ideas of engineering application are derived; Reasoning about future science and technology routes;
Works:Design the next generation of rockets or spacecraft, make schematic drawings and model construction.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Course Instructors
Teacher Wenxuan
Bachelor's degree in Materials Chemistry and Master of Physical Chemistry from Nankai University.
The first science teacher at the beginning of the establishment of Tongxing Academy, who once lectured on the lunar base
Courses on topics such as design thinking, Goldberg machines, playground design, rocket design, etc.
7 years of experience in the education industry.
The teaching style is friendly and patient.
Don't be an emotionless programmer-ape-
Junior AI Engineer Program
Tier 1: AI Intelligence Fundamentals
Course Description:
AI Intelligent Basic Software and Hardware] is part of the AI Engineer Series of the Junior Growth ProgramFirst-order online classes。It is designed for students aged 8-12 who are interested in artificial intelligence, hardware assembly, and programming language designZero-based love to be hands-onStudent-friendly.
AI online classes can better adapt to the summer vacation AI camp (1st level smart car, 2nd level smart home), offline teachers provide on-site guidance, students verify the learning results through practical operations, and experience the complete process of using programming language to control hardware to make it intelligent online and offline.
Course Harvest
Knowledge:Understand the working control principles of hardware such as Arduino open source platform, various infrared sensors, motors, etc., and master the method of using programming software to write control programs to make them work;
Thinking:Feel the AI design thinking of controlling hardware to achieve its intelligent functions through software programming;
Results:Complete the project design and demonstrate the learning results; Connecting to the summer camp program to lay a good foundation for the summer camp program learning.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Course Instructors
He Zeyu
He is a lecturer in colleges and universities, mainly in the direction of electronic circuits and electrical engineering.
Master's degree candidate in electrical engineering.
He has long guided students to participate in various competitions such as the National College Student Electronic Design Competition, the "Siemens Cup" China Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge, the Blue Bridge Cup National Software and Information Technology Professional Talent Competition, and the China Robot Machine Artificial Intelligence Competition.
It has won 8 national awards and 25 provincial awards.
Explore the vastness with curiosity
Cosmic Junior Astronomer Program
Stage 2: Detection of black holes
Level 1 offline camp student outcomes.
Course Description:
The Astronomer Program aims to allow children to explore the mysteries of the universe, learn mathematics, physics and astronautical engineering related to astronomy, from familiar planets to mysterious black holes, so that children can learn the methods of astronomical research and truly become explorers of the mysteries of the universe.
How to detect supermassive black holes in the Milky WayIt is a second-level online course in the Astronomer Series of the Youth Growth Program, which is suitable for children aged 10-14 (5th grade of primary school to 2nd grade of junior high school) who are curious, exploratory, motivated to learn, have scientific ideals, have a love for astronomy, physics and mathematics, and are willing to further their studies.
Online classes will be paired with offline classes"Cold Lake Astronomy Camp".Learn the theoretical knowledge of detecting supermassive black holes in the Milky Way online, learn the relevant knowledge of spectroscopy and observation offline, and continue to use astronomical research methods to detect the mass of black holes.
Course Objectives:
Stimulate children's interest in astronomy and the mysterious universe, and experience the real scientific research process under the guidance of professional tutors;
Based on astronomical research, students will apply basic subjects such as physics and mathematics to practical problem-solving scenarios, understand the basic knowledge of black holes and observations, and understand how scientific research uses models and observations to solve problems, covering physical mechanics, gravity, and electromagnetic waves. the application of ellipses in mathematics, least squares, etc.;
Learn about the cutting-edge trends and development directions in the field of astronomy, from stimulating interest to in-depth research, and help plan the direction of future academic development.
Course Harvest
Knowledge:Students will learn about the basic properties of black holes, the formation of black holes, the laws of celestial motion, the theoretical development of celestial motion, Newton's theory of gravity, astronomical observation methods, such as electromagnetic waves, radiation and propagation.
Thinking:Think like an astronomer and apply theory to real problems, through ways of thinking about discovering problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing data, verifying calculations, and drawing conclusions**.
Results:Learn to calculate the mass of black holes in the Milky Way, and propose future research proposals.
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Curriculum
Course Instructors
Meng Yuxi
Ph.D. student in astrophysics at the National Astronomical Observatories.
Bachelor of Astronomy, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.