Pioneering AI & Robotics Education for Future Innovators
Signature student projects launched
Students engaged in AI & Robotics program
Teachers trained in AI-integrated STEM education
Increase in student STEM engagement
Admire Academy is an educational institution committed to fostering innovation and future-ready skills. From 2021 to 2024, I served as the STEM Program Leader & Math/Robotics Instructor, where I launched and led an innovative AI & Robotics program for students.
My role focused on integrating Arduino-based robotics, sensors, and generative AI tools into the school's curriculum, creating hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences that blended coding, electronics, AI, physics, and design thinking. Over three years, I developed and mentored students through signature projects while also training teachers and aligning stakeholders to support AI-integrated STEM education.
Client
Admire Academy – Educational institution focused on innovative learning
Timeline
2021 – 2024 (3-year engagement)
My Role
STEM Program Leader & Math/Robotics Instructor
Team
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and school executives
Tools
"Admire Academy's AI & Robotics program wasn't just about building robots—it was about building the next generation of innovators."
— Alaeddine Azaiz, STEM Program Leader & Math/Robotics Instructor
In 2021, Admire Academy sought to modernize its STEM curriculum to prepare students for a future dominated by AI and automation
The school faced challenges in integrating advanced technologies like AI and robotics into its programs, engaging students in hands-on learning, and equipping teachers with the skills to support this shift.
Key pain points included:
Our mission was to create a comprehensive AI & Robotics program that would transform STEM education at Admire Academy and prepare students for the future.
Launch an AI & Robotics program to integrate advanced tech into the curriculum
Engage 50+ students in hands-on projects within the first year
Develop signature projects to showcase real-world applications of AI and robotics
Train 20+ teachers to support AI-integrated STEM education
Position Admire Academy as a leader in innovative STEM education
A comprehensive approach to transforming STEM education through AI and robotics
Conducted interviews with students, teachers, and administrators. Analyzed gaps in the existing STEM curriculum and student engagement levels.
Designed an AI & Robotics curriculum using Arduino, sensors, and generative AI tools. Developed hands-on activities and planned signature projects.
Launched the program, engaging 50+ students in workshops and team projects. Mentored students through the engineering design process for signature projects.
Led workshops to train 20+ teachers on AI-integrated STEM education. Facilitated alignment sessions with administrators and monitored student outcomes.
Students thrive with real-world, project-based experiences
Generative AI helps students ideate and debug effectively
Training is essential for adopting AI in the classroom
Collaborative projects enhance problem-solving and innovation
Alignment ensures program success and sustainability
A dynamic AI & Robotics program that transformed STEM education at Admire Academy
The AI & Robotics program at Admire Academy created a dynamic learning environment where students could explore cutting-edge technologies through hands-on projects. By integrating Arduino, sensors, and generative AI tools, the program empowered students to build innovative solutions while equipping teachers to support this new era of STEM education.
Students learned core robotics and AI concepts through workshops and projects blending coding, electronics, and design thinking.
MSAED (School Patrol Robot) and Albatros (Autonomous Airboat) applied AI in real-world contexts, inspiring innovation.
Generative AI tools aided ideation, debugging, and simulation of robotic systems, enhancing the learning experience.
Hands-on curriculum using Arduino boards, sensors, and actuators to teach core robotics concepts.
MSAED (School Patrol Robot) and Albatros (Autonomous Airboat) as real-world applications.
Collaborative projects emphasizing problem-solving and the engineering design process.
Workshops with practical, AI-focused training modules for 20+ educators.
AI-assisted ideation, debugging, and simulation for enhanced learning.
Opportunities to present projects and demonstrate learning outcomes.
The program featured two flagship projects that demonstrated real-world applications of AI and robotics, giving students tangible goals to work toward while showcasing their learning.
An autonomous robot designed to patrol school hallways, using sensors to navigate and AI to identify potential issues.
An inflatable airboat capable of autonomous navigation on water, demonstrating AI-powered environmental monitoring applications.
The AI & Robotics program transformed STEM education at Admire Academy
MSAED (School Patrol Robot) and Albatros (Autonomous Airboat) successfully launched.
Participated in the AI & Robotics program and hands-on projects.
Equipped with skills for AI-integrated STEM education.
Increase in student engagement with STEM subjects.
Student Participants
"We built MSAED to patrol our school hallways—it was amazing to see our robot come to life! Learning AI and robotics made us feel like real engineers."
Admire Academy
"The training and resources provided through this program completely transformed how I teach STEM. My students are more engaged than ever before."
Looking back, my 3-year engagement with Admire Academy from 2021 to 2024 was a transformative experience. Launching the AI & Robotics program and mentoring students through projects like MSAED and Albatros not only boosted their confidence and skills but also positioned Admire Academy as a forward-thinking leader in STEM education. I'm proud to have played a role in shaping the next generation of innovators.
Whether you're looking to launch an AI & Robotics program or enhance your existing STEM curriculum, I'd love to help bring innovative learning to your students.
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