New Delhi: IIT Delhi recently engaged with students in India’s northeastern region to spark their interest in science and engineering education. As part of this outreach, a series of activities were conducted under the IIT-PAL (Professor Assisted Learning) programme, an initiative by IIT Delhi in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Govt of India. Under the outreach initiative, IIT Delhi’s Professor Ravi P Singh, National Coordinator for Chemistry-IIT PAL, visited different schools and colleges in Aizawl along with other districts in Mizoram and conducted hands-on workshops. The goal was to enthuse students in the remote areas about science and technology at an early age and make them familiar with the journey of preparing ahead for careers in STEM with the help of the IIT PAL.The events were organised with the objective of enhancing students’ understanding of scientific principles and encouraging them to take up science and technology as a career option. “These workshops aim to go beyond traditional classroom learning by providing students with opportunities to explore scientific concepts, develop critical thinking skills and potentially inspire them to pursue STEM. A strong emphasis on STEM careers and persuasion can empower them to apply their ideas for the betterment of society,” said Prof. Ravi P Singh.The hands-on workshops were followed by discussions on key takeaways and theoretical understanding of the concepts. During his interaction with the students, Singh encouraged them to think outside the box and develop their own ideas and approaches to scientific problems. The students were encouraged to ask questions, formulate hypotheses and design experiments, fostering a deeper understanding of the scientific method. MSID:: 122162406 413 |
