Our Story

"As a physics major, I've always believed in the power of science education. When I first set foot in Tibet and saw the eagerness for knowledge in the children's eyes, I knew this would be an unforgettable journey."

"At Lhasa No. 3 Middle School, our biggest challenge was the lack of experimental equipment. We used simple materials—plastic bottles, bicycle pumps, and cardboard—to create water rocket experiments. When the rockets soared into the sky, the children cheered with pure joy that deeply moved me."

"This teaching experience made me realize that education is not just about transferring knowledge, but also about passing on hope. I hope that through our efforts, we can open a window to a broader world for these children of the plateau."

"As a biology graduate student, I've always wanted to apply my expertise to education. When Bridge STEM was recruiting volunteers, I signed up without hesitation."

"At Shigatse Experimental Primary School, language was my biggest challenge. Many children weren't fluent in Mandarin, and my Tibetan was non-existent. But science is a universal language—when we did DNA extraction experiments, using simple household materials to extract DNA from fruits, the children's curiosity and excitement transcended language barriers."

"My proudest achievement was helping the school establish a small biology lab and training two local teachers to continue experimental teaching. This sustainable impact, I believe, is the most valuable part of volunteer teaching."

"As a software engineer working in Silicon Valley, I've always wanted to do something for education in China. When I heard about Bridge STEM, I was immediately attracted to the idea—bringing modern STEM education to Tibet."

"At Nyingchi County Ethnic Middle School, I taught basic programming and robotics courses. Initially, I was concerned that these topics might be too difficult for the students, but their learning ability and creativity surprised me. In just three weeks, students were able to program simple robots to complete tasks."

"What touched me most was a student named Tenzin. He walked two hours every day to attend class, never late. When I asked him why he worked so hard, he said he dreamed of one day developing technology to help his community. This made me realize that we're not just teaching skills, but also igniting dreams."