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Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education of China & Tsinghua University | 中国(教育部)留学服务中心 & 清华大学 
2024中美青年创客大赛暨中美高中生机器人创意邀请活动
2024 China-US Young Maker Competition and China-US High School Students Robotics Innovation Invitational Event

August 8-16, 2024 | Beijing & Shandong Province, China

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"2024中美青年创客大赛暨中美高中生机器人创意邀请活动已经成功举办。这是回顾照片:
​The "2024 China-US Young Maker Competition and China-US High School Students Robotics Innovation Invitational Event" Program has been successfully held. Here're the recap photos:

简介  Introduction  

为了进一步促进中美两国人民特别是青少年一代之间的交流与互鉴,教育部留学服务中心与清华大学联合举办将于2024年8月9日至12日在北京举行的中美青年创客大赛暨中美高中生机器人创意邀请活动。此次活动旨在通过机器人创意竞技比赛的形式,激发中美青少年的创新和创造力,为两国青少年科技人才提供展示才华、交流学习的平台。

2024年8月13日至16日,我们将组织美国学生在北京和山东进行为期4天的游学活动。此活动将结合课堂学习和实地研究,丰富美国学生在华的体验,促进跨文化理解,提升实践创新和兴趣。

To further enhance exchanges and mutual learning between the peoples of China and the United States, especially among the younger generation, Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange of Ministry of Education of China, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, will host the 2024 China-US Young Maker Competition and China-US High School Students Robotics Innovation Invitational Event in Beijing from August 9 to 12, 2024. This event aims to stimulate the innovation and creativity of Chinese and American youth through the robotics innovation competition, providing opportunities for talented young scientists and engineers from both countries to showcase their skills and exchange knowledge.

From August 13 to 16, 2024, we will organize a 4-day study tour in Beijing and Shandong province for the American students. This program combines classroom learning with field research to enrich the American students' experiences in China, promote cross-cultural understanding, and enhance practical innovation and interest.

参与者资格 Participants Qualifications 

  • 须持美国护照
  • Must hold a U.S. passport.
  • 年龄:8年级毕业生及以上年级学生
  • Age: 8th Grade graduates and above

费用 Expense Arrangement

  • 学费、住宿和当地交通均免费
  • 餐费全免
  • 注册费:$300; 报名参加了ALEI今年夏季任何其他项目的人,可获得$200的折扣价。请通过zelle支付给[email protected],并在备注里标明"Maker"。
  • 往返中国的机票:自付
  • 签证费:自付(主办方可提供邀请函助您申请签证)
  • 旅行和健康等保险:自付
  • ​Tuition, Accommodation, and Land Transportation are covered by the program.
  • Meals are also covered.
  • Registration Fee: $300; or a promo rate $200 for those who has signed up for any of our past programs this summer. Pay to [email protected] via Zelle with a memo "Maker". 
  • Roundtrip air tickets to China: self-financed
  • Visa application fee: self-financed (invitation letter can be provided for visa application if needed)
  • Insurances in travel, health and others: self-financed

​申请截止日期 Deadline of Application

  • 2024年7月20日
  • ​July 20th, 2024

活动安排 Agenda & Introduction

日程安排如下:
8月8日                活动报到
8月9-10 日        机器人培训工作坊
8月11日             机器人比赛
8月12日             2024 中美青年创客大赛颁奖仪式
8月13-16日        游学中国活动
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The schedule of activities is as follows:

August 8             Registration
August 9-10       Robotics training workshop
August 11          Robotics competition
August 12          2024 China-US Young Maker Competition Awarding Ceremony
August 13-16     China study tour​


​8月9日-12日 APM 机器人工作坊
August 9-12 Robotics Competition
​APM机器人工作坊时间为三天,学生将重点学习比赛规则和机器人搭建技术。并在课程中分组实现设计及搭建机器人,参加比赛。值得注意的是机器人相关器材及工具均由主办方提供。
 
每支APM赛队由两名中国学生和两名美国学生组成四人一组的小组,分工搭建机器人的底盘结构、升降结构、夹取结构等不同部分,最后组装成完整参赛机器人。机器人须符合42cm*42cm*42cm的标准体积。
 
The APM Robotics Workshop is a three-day program where students will focus on competition rules and robot building techniques. During the course, they will work in groups to design and build robots for the competition. It is worth noting that robotics-related equipment and tools are provided by the organizers.
 
Each APM team consists of two Chinese students and two American students working in groups of four to build different parts of the robot such as the chassis structure, the lifting structure, the clamping structure, etc., and then finally assembling it into a complete robot for the competition. The robot must be within the size limit of 42cm*42cm*42cm.

活动及住宿地:宋庆龄青少年科技交流中心
​Location for Activities and Accommodations:
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The China Song Qingling Teenager Technology Cultural Exchange Center
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​8月13日-16日 "齐鲁青未了2024年美国青少年齐鲁文化生态主题游学项目
August 13-16 "Boundless Green Overspreads Qilu"
Ecological Theme Study Tour Program For American Youths 2024 
50名美国青少年游学5天,就在中国人的文化圣地——山东。山东省是中国东部最有活力的省份之一,是圣人孔子的故乡,古代称作“齐鲁”。山东大学将策划实施这一游学活动,计划用5天的时间,带领参与者在济南和曲阜这两个城市,通过新鲜有趣的活动,进行“生态保护”主题的体验式学习。

50 American teenagers spent five days on a study tour in Shandong, a cultural mecca of the Chinese people. Shandong province is one of the most dynamic provinces in eastern China. It is the hometown of the sage Confucius and was called "Qilu" in ancient times. Shandong University will plan and implement the study tour, which will take participants to Jinan and Qufu for five days to conduct experiential learning on the theme of "Ecological Protection" through fresh and interesting activities.

活动及住宿地:3星级或4星级酒店
Location for Activities and Accommodations: 3-Star or 4-Star Hotel
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​Partner

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Academy Of Excellence Robotics Club 菁英机器人俱乐部

FAQs For The ​2024 China-US Young Maker Competition and China-US High School Students Robotics Innovation Invitational Event

Q: We are Canadian citizens living in the U.S. Can my kids join the summer program?
A: Participants must hold a U.S. passport.
 
Q: My kids have no technical background in robotics. Can they still participate?
A: Definitely! Students can learn a lot from attending the robotics workshop.
 
Q: We already have other plans this summer. Can my kids join the robotics workshop/competition and skip the study tour?
A: Yes, but you would have to pick up your kids after the awarding ceremony on 08/12 and/or arrange your own transportation since there will be no airport drop-off service that day. The host organization can help you hail a cab/taxi if needed.
 
Q: Will there be local teachers (US-based) joining the group to the summer program?
A: Yes, there will be chaperone/s with U.S. background to accompany the student group.
 
Q: What areas/countries are the participants from? Is the summer program exclusively for Americans?
A: In our programs, only the U.S.
 
Q: When will I know if my kids are accepted into the summer program?
A: Participants are automatically accepted into the summer program for as long as they meet the eligibility requirements (i.e., must hold a U.S. passport (with a valid Chinese visa); 8th Grade graduates and above). But of course, we need to meet the minimum enrollment first in order to confirm the summer program, no later than the application deadline date.
 
Q: Should I already buy plane tickets after registering and paying the registration fee?
A: We suggest to wait until we confirm the summer program no later than the application deadline date. Please stay tuned!
 
Q: Where do participants meet up with the group? Where do I buy plane tickets to?
A: Please buy your tickets all the way to Beijing Capital International Airport. We have no meetup spot in the U.S. because the participants will come from all around of the states.
 
Q: Does a parent have to accompany the kids to the summer program?
A: Not really, as long as the student is old enough to navigate the airport alone. If needed, you may also check with your respective airline for unaccompanied minor service. Upon arrival at the destination airport, there will be airport pickup service for participants. All activities, tours, land transportation within China are pre-arranged to ensure a seamless process. At the end of the summer program, there will also be airport drop-off service to Beijing Capital International Airport.
 
Q: What is the accommodation arrangement? Will participants stay in a hotel or dormitory or others? How about the room type – single room or shared room?
A: For the first part of the summer program (robotics competition), participants will stay at the China Song Qingling Teenager Technology Cultural Exchange Center (宋庆龄青少年科技交流中心). For the second part (study tour), the exact hotel/s is not yet available, but the program will provide very good accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel. 1-2 students will share a room.
 
Q: Can you help to secure a visa?
A: Yes, one benefit of this program is that we can help you to apply for 口岸签证 (port visa), with which you can arrive in China from any customs such as air, boats, railway, etc., The type of visa is only valid for 30 days and must be applied as a group. So, if you still have more than 2 weeks prior to the summer program, we strongly recommend getting a regular Tourist Visa (L) from the Chinese Embassy since you can get a 10-year multiple entry visa, which is better and more cost-efficient, esp. if the student is a Chinese American.
 
Q: When is the last day of the summer program?
A: 08/16 is technically the last day of the summer program. Participants will be on their way back to Beijing from Shandong on the 16th, so the return flight to the U.S. should be on 08/17. We suggest not to book the early flights on the 17th. 
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