Min-Chan Koo
Business / Finance Team
Hello, I'm Minchan. I am a business major with a minor in coding and a high school student. I got involved in Project GPT because I wanted to know how AI would help describe real-world topics such as trade and economics in unique and fun ways. For my project, I created a storybook called "Sophia and the Sugar Tax Mystery." It teaches kids about tariffs and global trade through a narrative with characters. I came up with the concept of the story, designed the characters, and made sure that the AI-generated images were stylistically and emotionally consistent across all the pages. Working on this project taught me how to integrate what I've learned in business and coding. I figured out how to communicate well with AI, how to break down large concepts to younger students, and how much planning is involved in making something sound professional and interesting. This experience also heightened my interest in harnessing technology to help people learn. Down the road, I eagerly anticipate continuing to develop tools that connect education, business, and imagination.
The Tariff Tale
In a seaside town, a curious girl named Lily learns about tariffs from her dad, who explains that they are taxes on foreign goods to protect local businesses. Lily likens tariffs to a raincoat shielding her from rain, understanding they help maintain local market strength. Sharing her newfound knowledge with friends, Lily realizes the importance of supporting local shops and feels proud of her grown-up understanding of the world.
“Tariffs protect like a raincoat shields from rain.”
The Magic Market Adventure
Ethan discovers a map leading to the Magic Market, a vibrant place where traders from around the world gather. At the market, he learns about tariffs, which are taxes that help local businesses compete with foreign goods. Through conversations with traders like Mr. Chow and Mrs. Patel, Ethan understands tariffs as essential tools in the global trade network. His adventure at the market leaves him excited to share his newfound knowledge about the importance of these unseen taxes with his classmates.
“Tariffs are vital toll booths in a giant trade network.”
Trading Toys
In a vibrant village, a boy named Max, who owned a big red truck, wished for a blue kite. His friend Emma had a blue kite but desired a red truck, so they happily traded toys. Through this exchange, Max learned that trade involves swapping things that others want or need and can also lead to new friendships. The story highlights how trade can be as joyful as sharing crayons, helping everyone get what they want while fostering connections.
“Trade is like sharing a big box of crayons.”
Connect With Me
Feel free to contact me if you have any question about the project!