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Amara Chen
Robotics & Engineering
Former product engineer turned educator. Amara makes complex systems feel playful, visual, and possible.
WHY ORBITLAB EXISTS
Kids shouldn’t have to wait to feel like creators.
We built OrbitLab around a simple belief: curiosity becomes confidence when young people are trusted with meaningful tools, thoughtful mentors, and room to experiment.
QUESTION → BUILD → SHARE
OUR LEARNING PRINCIPLES
A studio, not a classroom in disguise.
Questions lead
We begin with a challenge worth caring about, then teach the tools needed to explore it.
Iteration is visible
Mistakes become useful evidence. Learners test, explain, and improve rather than chase a perfect first answer.
Belonging matters
Small groups, clear routines, and multiple ways to participate help every learner contribute with confidence.
THE GUIDES
Mentors who make ambitious ideas feel possible.
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Jules Martin
Creative Coding
Game designer and patient debugger who helps learners find their voice through interactive stories.
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Samira Okafor
Design & AI Literacy
Researcher, facilitator, and advocate for ethical technology that young people can understand and shape.