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.

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What we offer

Choose how you learn.

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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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

Junior at Neuqua; 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

Junior at Neuqua; team captain of Rocket Club, American Rocketry Challenge. Passionate about aerospace and transforming real-world challenges into opportunities for innovation.

Deetya Chundru

Deetya Chundru

AI Curriculum

Freshman at Waubonsie Valley; passionate about AI and teaching younger kids to create and innovate. Fascinated by how AI can solve real-world challenges.

Aaryan Menezes

Aaryan Menezes

YouTube Channel Head

Sophomore 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

Freshman 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 Kandru

Ishika Kandru

Social Media Head

Junior at Waubonsie Valley; passionate about how AI and space help us understand life in new ways. Girls Who Code, AMP, Model UN. Loves sharing that excitement with younger students.

Ishika Vakharia

Ishika Vakharia

AI Curriculum Development

Sophomore at IMSA; 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

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

Akshadha Vemana

Akshadha Vemana

Chief Art Designer

Freshman at Neuqua; passion for environmental science and calligraphy. As Head Art Designer, elevates projects through creative lettering and design.

Aarush Jalan

Aarush Jalan

Data Science

Senior at Neuqua Valley; enjoys math and science and plans to pursue data science in college. Likes watching and playing basketball and soccer.

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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