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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12). | We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12). | ||
[[Image:DAVIDANURAGFRANK.jpg|thumb|right|alt=DavidAnuragFrank.|Francis, David and Anurag.]] | |||
We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India. | We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India. | ||
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===Francis Thalakotur=== | ===Francis Thalakotur=== | ||
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn. | Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn. | ||
==Contact information== | ==Contact information== | ||