Youth Committees 2026-27

Our Committees

Data Science & AI Committee

Empowers youth to solve real-world problems using data science and AI through competitions, training, and community events like Datathons and hackathons.

Projects: Wildfire prediction model, wildfire visualization & simulation tools, AI research using NotebookLM.

Robotics Outreach Committee

Introduces students to robotics through hands-on workshops, outreach events, and interactive learning experiences in engineering and design.

Projects: Ocean robotics event, robot-building workshops, STEM summer camps.

Public Art Committee

Engages communities through collaborative mural projects that combine art, culture, and social impact across local and global partnerships.


Projects: Uganda collaborative mural, Mission Peak mural, Milpitas skate park mural.

Aviation Committee

Explores drone technology and aviation through hands-on building, research, and real-world engineering applications.

Projects: Drone light show system, drone research projects, NASA internship research.

Sustainability Committee

Promotes environmental awareness and sustainable living through education, events, and community-driven initiatives.


Projects: Solar cooking project, Annual Green Festival, sustainability mini-grants.

Senior Committee Advisors

  • Young man with black hair wearing a beige t-shirt and a light gray jacket, standing in front of a poster at a conference or research event, inside a building with large windows and view of parked cars and trees outside.

    Kevin Fang

    Aviation/Remote Control Airplane Expert

    Emergency Response Committee Advisor

  • A young man with black hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer and blue dress shirt, standing against a plain white wall, smiling confidently.

    Alex Ma

    Science/Music/Art/Grant Expert

    Public Art / Data Science Committee Advisor

  • Young man with short dark hair wearing a black jacket, orange safety vest, and a lanyard with ID badge, standing in front of a blue display with a photo of a person in a costume and a large poster of a lamp.

    Evann Tu

    Planning/Design/Public policy expert

    Sustainability Committee Advisor

  • Young man with short black hair and a black polo shirt smiling outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background.

    William Xue

    Journalism/wellness Expert

    Emergency Responds Advisor

  • A young man with black hair smiling outdoors, wearing a white T-shirt with a cartoon cat graphic, in a green natural setting with blurred trees in the background.

    Aiden Yuan

    Biking Expert
    Sustainability Committee Advisor

  • Portrait of a young man with short black hair wearing a black Under Armour shirt, against a blue background.

    Ketian Yuan

    Drone Expert

    Emergency Response Advisor

  • A young woman with long black hair, light skin, and wearing a pink zip-up jacket and a delicate necklace, standing in front of a plain gray background.

    Ranya Zhang

    Data Science / AI Expert

    Data Science & AI Committee Advisor

FAQs

  • Starting from October, the entire committee will meet on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Sunnyvale. Meetings will continue through May 2025 before summer break. Depending on the specific committee, there may be additional meetings scheduled in between for project planning and progress.

    Here are the scheduled meeting dates:

    • October 6, 2024

    • November 3, 2024

    • December 1, 2024

    • January 5, 2025

    • February 2, 2025

    • March 2, 2025

    • April 6, 2025

    • May 4, 2025

  • The Youth Committees aim to address community challenges by designing and leading 1-3 projects annually with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. These projects span various areas like Data Science for Social Justice, Water Conservation, Public Art, and Environmental Justice​.

  • The youth themselves make the decision when they submit their application. If they choose to run for chair, they answer additional questions regarding potential projects and responsibilities. No other individuals are involved in making this decision; it is entirely youth-driven.

  • Yes, members have the flexibility to choose which committee and project they want to work on for the entire school year.

  • No, a committee chair or co-chair must remain with their assigned committee for the entire year due to their responsibilities. However, they are free to work on projects from other committees if they wish.