Ithaca Family Academy
Students collaborating at Ithaca Family Academy

About Ithaca

Ithaca empowers young people to explore the future and supports the next generation to take on responsibility in this fast-evolving world.

Our Three Pillars

Student exploring technology and innovation

Explore the Future

We help teens explore the future.

Students working on hands-on projects

Project-Based Learning

At Ithaca, students are not passive learners. They are project owners.

Students discussing ethics and social impact

Ethics & Impact

We value social impact and AI ethics.

Learning Pathway

A progressive journey from foundational making to advanced engineering and AI.

Maker
Rocket Lab
Engineering Systems
Drone Lab
EV Challenge / AI Camp

How We Teach

Studio-style, project-based model. Small teams work through weekly milestones with technical reviews at every stage.

Small TeamsWeekly MilestonesTechnical Reviews
Step 1
Define Problem
Step 2
Design
Step 3
Build
Step 4
Test
Step 5
Iterate
Step 6
Present

Ethics & Integrity

We set a high bar for safety, academic honesty, and responsible technology use.

Safety First

Rigorous safety protocols in every lab, workshop, and testing environment.

Academic Honesty

Original work, proper attribution, and integrity in all student deliverables.

Responsible Technology

Understanding the societal impact of the technology students build and deploy.

DECAB Competency Framework

Five integrated competencies that define student growth at Ithaca.

D
Design & Principles
E
Electrical Engineering
C
Computer Programming
A
Application of Math & Physics
B
Business, Collaboration & Communication

Student Outcomes

What students achieve through Ithaca programs.

Portfolio-Ready Deliverables

Students produce tangible projects that demonstrate real engineering and design competence.

Engineering & Systems Thinking

Ability to decompose complex problems and design integrated solutions.

AI Literacy with Responsibility

Understanding AI capabilities and limitations alongside ethical considerations.

Business & Validation Mindset

Skills to validate ideas, understand markets, and build sustainable solutions.

Collaboration & Leadership

Experience leading small teams through ambiguous, real-world challenges.

Communication & Pitch Skills

Confidence to present technical work to diverse audiences clearly and persuasively.

Student Highlight

Andy Song

AI Pioneers Interview Project

As part of the AI Pioneers Interview Project, Andy conducted in-depth interviews with industry leaders:

  • Carlos Orencio Horta — Director of AI, Scotiabank
  • Tanaby Zibamanzar — Director of Data Analytics

Graduated June 2025. Began studies at Princeton University in September 2025.

Our Team

Experienced educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to student success.

Mr. Joshua Wang

Founder & Principal

Editorial writer of leading business media, adjunct professor at universities.

Mr. Jadyn Wu

Dean of Education & Technology

Focusing on AI and Engineering Education for Youth.

Ms. Kristen Perry

Mentor of Business Module

Founder, educator, and investor supporting entrepreneurs tackling complex global challenges.

Mr. Grant Bourne

EV Program Lead & Coach, Race Driver

2025 Pirelli GT4 Champion.

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