Space × AI · K–6

🚀 AstroThink

Space × AI Education for K–6 Students

Hands-on demos, App Incubator, and in-person programs. One place to explore.

App Incubator Demos
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Python + Neural Networks Camp

A free 4-week online camp introducing high schoolers to Python and the basics of how neural networks work. No experience needed — and no account required to join.

💰 Free 💻 Online via Zoom 📆 Wednesdays, Jul 1 – Jul 22 🕐 4:30 – 6:30 PM CT
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What we offer

Choose how you learn.

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App Incubator

Design your own app with AI. Describe your idea, pick who it’s for and a fun feature—then watch the AI build a live preview.

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Interactive Demos

Paper airplanes, Mars rovers, parachutes, circuits. Try our simulations free.

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In-person Program

8-week program at Welch Elementary and other locations. Space science, AI, hands-on.

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Structured Courses

Video lessons, quizzes, progress tracking for space, physics, and AI.

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Career Pathways

Free 5-week summer program with guest speakers from Harvard, Yale Law, Uber, and more. For rising high schoolers.

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Python + Neural Networks Camp

Free 4-week online camp introducing high schoolers to Python and the basics of how neural networks work. No experience needed.

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We’re a student-led team bringing space and AI to K–6 through hands-on activities and in-person programs.

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Our Mission

At AstroThink, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality educational tools that adapt to their learning style. Our mission is to make academic success accessible, engaging, and achievable for students at every stage of their educational journey.

How AstroThink Was Built

Educational Foundation

Built on proven teaching methodologies. Demos teach real physics; courses and the design course offer structured learning and AI vibecoding.

AI-Powered Intelligence

We use AI to provide instant, personalized feedback. Systems learn from student interactions to improve guidance.

Student-Centered Design

Designed with students in mind. We prioritize clarity and ease of use so students focus on learning.

Continuous Improvement

We update content and features from student feedback and research. AstroThink evolves with our students.

Our Team

Maya Sharma

Maya Sharma

Co-Founder

Senior at Neuqua Valley; Congressional App Challenge 2023 winner (HAAL), TEDxBolingbrookYouth speaker, Thoughtful India magazine. Goal: spark curiosity and empower the next generation of coders and explorers.

Anwita Vemana

Anwita Vemana

Co-Founder

Senior at Neuqua Valley; team captain of Rocket Club and participant in the American Rocketry Challenge. Passionate about aerospace and transforming real-world challenges into opportunities for innovation.

Deetya Chundru

Deetya Chundru

AI Curriculum

Sophomore at IMSA; passionate about AI and teaching younger students to create and innovate. Fascinated by how AI can solve real-world challenges.

Aaryan Menezes

Aaryan Menezes

YouTube Channel Head

Junior at Westview; interested in aerospace engineering. Teaches AstroThink concepts on our YouTube channel with hands-on experience from aerospace and engineering courses.

Mirna Manoji

Mirna Manoji

Space Curriculum Development

Sophomore at Waubonsie Valley; passionate about math and aerospace. Competes in state-level math competitions and hopes to inspire younger students the way she was inspired.

Ishika Vakharia

Ishika Vakharia

AI Curriculum Development

Junior at IMSA with a passion for physics and math and applying them to real-world problems. FIRST Tech Challenge robotics, badminton, and viola.

Shivani Kaushal

Shivani Kaushal

Space Curriculum Development

Junior with a strong interest in aerospace; experience in rocketry and drones—building, testing, and flying. Passionate about classical dance and 3D printing.

Sai

Sai

Engineering & AI

Junior at Neuqua Valley; passionate about aviation, engineering design, and machine learning. Active in Robotics, Math Team, and Rocket Club, with experience building engineering and AI projects. Loves helping others explore STEM and solve complex problems.

Sruthi Madduri

Sruthi Madduri

AI & Space Education

Freshman at Neuqua Valley with a passion for space exploration and artificial intelligence. Fascinated by how AI can help solve challenges from the cellular to the astronomical scale and excited to inspire curiosity in future innovators.

Dhathri Madupathi

Dhathri Madupathi

STEM Outreach

Freshman at Neuqua Valley with a growing interest in technology, innovation, and problem-solving. Enjoys exploring new ideas and helping younger students discover the excitement of learning.

Student Testimonials

What our students say about AstroThink

Kaidyn, Age 8

3rd Grade

"My favorite activity was the rocket"

Lukas, Age 11

5th Grade

"It is perfect"

Zack, Age 8

3rd Grade

"I want to make my own robot"

Marley, Age 10

5th Grade

"I liked the rockets"

Elissa, Age 9

4th Grade

"I like cookies and the activities were very fun"

Manyata, Age 11

5th Grade

"Enjoyed it a lot. Was sick so couldn't attend last session."

Partner Testimonials

The Alive Center

The Alive Center

Nicholas Shaw, The Alive Center

"Maya and Anwita exemplify Alive's Teen Led, Teen Driven™ model shown through their diligence, initiative, and enthusiasm in leading the AstroThink program at Alive Naperville. They not only were able to make a fun and engaging program, but they also merged two complicated subjects in space and AI to make them accessible for youth. Maya and Anwita are two sterling examples of why the Alive Center aims to empower the leaders of the future. It was truly a joy to work with them."

Guest Speakers

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Will Wallentine

Astrobiologist, PhD Candidate at University of Tennessee Knoxville

Will Wallentine is an astrobiologist working on his PhD at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Astrobiologists study life in the universe, from the clouds on Mars to the depths of our oceans. Will's career has taken him to NASA multiple times, where he has worked with scientists who pilot machines on Mars. He is currently studying life from a pond in Antarctica that is one of the saltiest on Earth and is very similar to Mars.

Our Partners

Proud to work with these amazing organizations

The Alive Center

The Alive Center

Naperville Public Library

Naperville Public Library

District 204

District 204

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