Bengaluru: Nasscom Foundation has collaborated with Applied Materials India to establish seven state-of-the-art STEM labs in Government Schools across Malur, Kolar district.
This initiative is part of Applied Materials’ commitment to a lign technology leadership with meaningful impact in local communities. The partnership strengthens digital access and experiential learning for students in classes 8 to 12.
The collaboration empowers both students and educators with hands-on exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Teachers will receive specialised training in modern STEM pedagogy, lab management, and digital tools, ensuring lasting improvements in teaching quality and student outcomes.
The newly established STEM labs will enable students to explore physics concepts, engineering principles, innovation and design thinking, robotics, programming and mathematics practically and engagingly.
Each lab has been equipped with robotics kits, DIY experiment kits, table-top models, science and mathematics tools, and other learning materials that help students connect theoretical lessons with real-world applications.
The initiative aims to boost teacher confidence in delivering the STEM curriculum, improve problem-solving abilities among students, and enable them to showcase their creativity through tangible projects.
With access to tools like robotics kits and emerging technologies, students will be encouraged to think critically, innovate freely, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.
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