Hey! My name is Cici, and I'm a junior at Stanford Online High School currently residing in China. With a long-standing passion across engineering, fashion, creative writing, and the intersection between these fields, I constantly explore how art and tech can come together in powerful ways, especially as a girl who has been underestimated in STEM simply because of my love for fashion. I am fully committed to building spaces where girls can thrive in STEM without giving up their creative interests. At The FTB Lab, I lead website development, curriculum design, community-building, and marketing.

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Hello! I'm Dawn Zhu, a Stanford Online High School sophomore based in Texas. I enjoy doing dance, finance, and fashion design throughout my everyday life. These passions have taught me how important it is to have spaces where you can learn and grow. I’ve always believed that young girls should feel empowered to explore every part of who they are and thrive, whether that’s in fashion, tech, business, or beyond. We can all be the best versions of ourselves, and it all starts with a small step towards your dreams. At The FTB Lab, I'm part of the curriculum design team and develop and teach our original course series.

My name is Karina, and some people know me by Sasha. I am 14 years old and currently attend Stanford Online High School. I’ve loved fashion since I was a little girl and have been more and more active in the fashion field since starting high school. Some of my favorite hobbies are painting, dancing, and crocheting. At The FTB Lab, I'm part of the curriculum design team and develop and teach our original course series.

Hi there! I’m Olivia, a passionate IBDP student at Changwai Bilingual School. Whether I’m sketching designs, exploring the outdoors, or diving into STEM projects, I’m always fascinated by how art and science intersect—especially in ways that empower young women to break stereotypes.  

Growing up with both a paintbrush and a curiosity for technology, I’ve learned that innovation thrives at the crossroads of disciplines. My goal is to bridge these worlds, proving that you don’t have to choose between design and data, or between music and math. Through projects and collaborations, I hope to inspire others to embrace their multifaceted passions fearlessly. Let’s create spaces where curiosity has no limits!  

At The FTB Lab, I'm part of the curriculum design team and develop and teach our original course series.

Hello everyone! My name is Pacifica Tan, and I’m currently an international student studying the IBDP curriculum at Changwai Bilingual School (CBS). My passion for fashion began in kindergarten when I picked up markers and drew all kinds of whimsical dresses. I’m particularly drawn to the concept of "STEM girls in fashion" because I believe clothing is an external representation of personal identity—and women have every right to express their inner selves through their style.

Beyond fashion, I’m fascinated by business studies, high-tech innovations, and communications. At The FTB Lab, I’ll be writing blogs exploring the intersections of fashion with industry and ethics. My goal is to deepen our understanding of how aspiring fashion enthusiasts—especially young women—can thrive in these fields.

Hello! I’m Aruuke, and I am a student at Stanford Online High School. I’m so excited to be part of The FTB Lab, where I’ll be reaching out to organizations and individuals to promote its mission. Outside of school, I love listening to music, researching the most random things, and swimming. I’m looking forward to learning more about the connection between fashion and tech!

Hello! I'm Charlotte, an incoming freshman at Imperial College London studying design engineering. I'm very interested in interdisciplinary pursuits within and involving engineering, and I'm an artist in my spare time. I love integrating fashion and engineering and have done so through costuming in the past. I hope to continue pushing my skills in both engineering and the arts, and I'm thrilled to find others doing the same!