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High School Student Researcher Charles on The Dynamics of Proxy War Patronage

Charles Xue is a student at The Albany Academies in the United States. He has a strong passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through robotics, programming, and volunteer teaching, he applies his technical skills while helping others develop their knowledge.

Robotics and Technical Achievements

Charles serves as the Captain of his school’s FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics team. He was also nominated for the Dean’s List Leadership Award, recognising his leadership and contributions to the team.

Beyond leading the team, Charles takes an active role in its community outreach efforts. As both a builder and coder, he works with Java to develop robotics projects. He also integrates sensors and TensorFlow AI models into the team’s work. Through these projects, he explores how programming and artificial intelligence can improve robotic systems.

STEM Education and Community Service

Charles is equally committed to sharing his knowledge with students who need academic support. He volunteers as a tutor for UPchieve, a nonprofit organisation that provides free tutoring and college preparation services to students from low-income backgrounds.

In addition, Charles teaches in SAT bootcamps organised by the College Board. Through these programmes, he provides free academic support to students around the world. His involvement allows him to share his knowledge and help other students prepare for important academic assessments.

Charles’s experiences reflect his commitment to both technological innovation and education. Moreover, his leadership in robotics and volunteer teaching demonstrates how he uses his skills to support others. By combining programming, artificial intelligence, and community service, he continues to explore practical applications of STEM while creating learning opportunities for students.

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