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== Who I am ==
== Who I am ==


My name is Kevin Crews, and I am a student at the Illinois Math and Science Academy. I am a founding chair of the [[Illinois Math and Science Academy Chapter|IMSA Campus Chapter]]. My interests are in the science behind how we learn and adapting teaching methods as we discover more about this. A specific interest of mine is Human-Computer Interaction and its effects on education.
My name is Kevin Crews, and I an alumnus of the Illinois Math and Science Academy and currently a freshman at Washington University in St Louis. I helped found the [[Illinois Math and Science Academy Chapter|IMSA Campus Chapter]]. My interests are in the science behind how we learn and adapting teaching methods as we discover more about this. A specific interest of mine is Human-Computer Interaction and its effects on education.

In my limited free time, I am active in [http://students.imsa.edu/org/sc Student Council], Rowing, The Association of Consortium Student Governments, United Synagogue Youth, The Jewish Culture Club at IMSA, and am currently conducting a research project in neuropsychology at The University of Chicago.


== Projects ==
== Projects ==


As a co-chair, I am responsible for organizing the group towards common goals and projects, as well as assisting each small group in reaching their goals. For more information, please see the [[Illinois Math and Science Academy Chapter|IMSA Chapter]] page.
For more information, please see the [[Illinois Math and Science Academy Chapter|IMSA Chapter]] page.


=== Current ===
=== Current ===


After graduating IMSA in 2009, I am not a student at Washington University in St Louis. While I am still interested in OLPC, during my freshman year I have decided to focus on my schoolwork and not overbook myself, so I am currently not an active member of any chapter.
*Organizing a presentation at the Chicago OLPC Grassroots Group meeting on January 22

*Preparing a presentation for [http://www.springfieldtech2000.org/ Tech2008] in Springfield, IL (pending acceptance)
=== Interests ===
*Organizing a Summer Research group

*Working to strengthen our interaction in the Chicago OLPC Grassroots Group
I am very interested in [[Health|OLPC Health]]. Specifically, I am interested in developing a medical diagnostic program, in the question-answer style of the '20Q' game. I am seeking some advisors for this project, as well as other contributers. If you are interested in learning more, do not hesitate to contact me. Once I have more to show of the project I will put together a page and a mailing list. Until then, let me know if you have any Ideas or questions--I am equally excited to get both :).

=== Past ===

*Collaborator on an effort for the hardware and software groups of the [[Health|OLPC Health]] Group
*Involved in organizing the [[OLPC Chicago|Chicago OLPC Grassroots Group]]
*Attempted the organization of a [[Chicago area bulk purchase]]
*Summer Research group
*Worked with the [[off grid power|Solar Test Lab]] at IMSA
*Oversaw the [[IMSA Service Model Research Project]] from 2008-2009
*Organized a presentation at the Chicago OLPC Grassroots Group meeting on January 22, 2008
*Presented on OLPC at IL-TCE in February, 2008


== Contact Info ==
== Contact Info ==


E-mail- [mailto:kcrews@imsa.edu kcrews@imsa.edu]
E-mail- [mailto:kcrews@imsa.edu kcrews@imsa.edu]
<br>AIM- Kcrews25

AIM- Kcrews25

Latest revision as of 21:18, 24 January 2010

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Nuvola apps edu miscellaneous.png This user is a Class of 2009 student– High School Student at the Illinois Math and Science Academy

Who I am

My name is Kevin Crews, and I an alumnus of the Illinois Math and Science Academy and currently a freshman at Washington University in St Louis. I helped found the IMSA Campus Chapter. My interests are in the science behind how we learn and adapting teaching methods as we discover more about this. A specific interest of mine is Human-Computer Interaction and its effects on education.

Projects

For more information, please see the IMSA Chapter page.

Current

After graduating IMSA in 2009, I am not a student at Washington University in St Louis. While I am still interested in OLPC, during my freshman year I have decided to focus on my schoolwork and not overbook myself, so I am currently not an active member of any chapter.

Interests

I am very interested in OLPC Health. Specifically, I am interested in developing a medical diagnostic program, in the question-answer style of the '20Q' game. I am seeking some advisors for this project, as well as other contributers. If you are interested in learning more, do not hesitate to contact me. Once I have more to show of the project I will put together a page and a mailing list. Until then, let me know if you have any Ideas or questions--I am equally excited to get both :).

Past

Contact Info

E-mail- kcrews@imsa.edu
AIM- Kcrews25