Homeschooling a Quantum Innovator: Meet 15-Year-Old Jasmine

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Jasmine Eyal: LinkedIn | Website

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Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

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Time Codes:

00:00:00: Manisha introduces the guest, Jasmine, a certified Python engineer, scientist, trampoline champion, and teacher with Modulo who just celebrated her 15th birthday. 

00:01:00: Manisha mentions that Jasmine is a finalist in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition for high school students. 

00:02:20: Jasmine delves into the intricacies of her Breakthrough Junior Challenge project on quantum navigation.

00:05:00: Jasmine offers insight into her research methods and the challenges she faced. 

00:07:09: Patience in teaching and learning is explored as Jasmine discusses her philosophy.

00:11:07: A unique family learning dynamic emerges as Jasmine notes that her advanced knowledge often leads her parents to learn alongside her. 

00:15:20: Manisha and Jasmine discuss the practical applications of quantum navigation in combating climate change and its potential impact on the younger generation.

00:21:31: Jasmine opens up about her daily routine as a homeschooled student. She describes her schedule as flexible, with some days focused on independent studies and others on studying with her parents.

00:26:36: A Guinness World Record in trampolining is revealed as one of Jasmine’s diverse achievements. 

00:28:26: Family meetings as a vital part of Jasmine's homeschooling experience are discussed. It showcases the importance of family collaboration in a homeschooling setting. 

00:33:26: Jasmine outlines how her educational approach can be tailored to individual needs, dispelling some myths about homeschooling in the process.

00:37:36: Jasmine discusses financial literacy, a topic often neglected in traditional schooling. She emphasizes the real-world applications of homeschooling, showcasing its comprehensive nature.

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