David Chiriboga is an Ecuadorian engineering student at the University of Twente. In 2016, he got one of the highest scores in the national exam of higher education of Ecuador which earned him a scholarship to study his bachelor program overseas. In 2018 he moved to the Netherlands to begin his undergraduate studies, he is doing his major in mechanical engineering.
David feels a deep passion and commitment for science and education, during his talk he wants to share his experience as a volunteer teacher in his hometown, and explain how through education he tries to plant a seed in new generations, motivating young students to feel intrigued by science so they can contribute to the technological and scientific development of their country. David Chiriboga is an Ecuadorian engineering student at the University of Twente. In 2016, he got one of the highest scores in the national exam of higher education of Ecuador which earned him a scholarship to study his bachelor program overseas. In 2018 he moved to the Netherlands to begin his undergraduate studies, he is doing his major in mechanical engineering. David feels a deep passion and commitment for science and education, during his talk he wants to share his experience as volunteer teacher in his hometown, and explain how through education he tries to plant a seed in new generations, motivating young students to feel intrigued by science so they can contribute to the technological and scientific development of their country. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Let’s stop crushing curiosity in schools! | David Chiriboga | TEDxTwenteU