BIS Directors Award 2026
Bavarian International School — highest academic honour in the year group, one level above Honor Roll; fewer than 1.6% of all 120 MYP5 students earned this award.
About
Shouzheng Tu
Grade 10 student at Bavarian International School in Munich — interested in electronic engineering, computer science, product design, and mechanical engineering.
About me
Most of what I know comes from building things and watching the first version fail: drone frames that flexed until I switched to CNC aluminium, a generative-design airframe trimmed down to 10 grams, and a maze robot that ended up the only reliable one in my grade.
I started learning CAD in 2024. Since then, each of those projects has gone from a model in Fusion to something I could actually fly or run — which is the part I care about most.
Outside the workshop I bike, ski, and swim, and I put a lot of energy into scouting and service — more on those in the Scouting and Leadership & service sections below.
Interests
- UAV and FPV development
- Product design
- Biking
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Scouting (Scouting America)
- Service and community work
- Model United Nations
Skills
- Computer-aided design (Autodesk Fusion)
- 3D printing and mechanical prototyping
- Breadboarding and circuit prototyping
- Computer programming and vibe-coded web development
- UX research and technical documentation
Scouting
I've been part of Scouting America since 2021, alongside school here in Germany. I'm a Life Scout, a member of the Order of the Arrow, and I've completed National Youth Leadership Training.
As Senior Patrol Leader I ran troop meetings, planned camps and outdoor activities, and acted as the link between the scouts and the adult leaders. In 2024 I helped plan International Friendship Camp as a youth leader, focusing on program and activity planning.
Scouting is where I learned to set a goal, organise people around it, and finish the job — the same habits I bring into the workshop.
Leadership & service
At BIS I also take on school service roles. The largest was a student-led Valencia floods fundraiser that raised over €2,000 with more than 100 service hours.
Work experience
Infineon Technologies — Student work experience · Munich · 15 Jun – 2 Jul 2026
Rotated through the CV, MOSFET, Failure Analysis, and Materials labs, practised soldering SMD boards, and supported Automotive MOSFET marketing while improving AI prompt engineering for day-to-day work.
“It was a true pleasure working with someone so intelligent, independent, and curious.
His enthusiasm for learning and ability to take initiative made a lasting impression.”
— David Kaihua Zhang, supervisor · Product Manager
Education
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP5) — Bavarian International School, Dachau · Aug 2018 – May 2028
Studying across language, sciences, mathematics, design, and individuals & societies, with community service as part of the programme.
Selected achievements
BIS Honor Roll 2025
Bavarian International School — recognition for sustained academic excellence.
Designer of the Year
School design & technology recognition.
Life Scout
Scouting America — senior youth leadership rank.
Gauss Mathematical Competition
Top 25th percentile — CEMC Waterloo.
Best Delegate — BISMUN 2025
Model UN — General Assembly 4.
Best Delegate — MunoM 2025
Model UN — General Assembly 6.
Languages
- English (native)
- Mandarin Chinese (mother tongue)
- German (B2)
Contact
Munich, Germany · tushouzheng@gmail.com · s0070771@bis-school.com