About Stem Learning
Stem Learning is social enterprise have a vision to introduce the basic concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics at the school level. For learning more practical, fun and easy to understand for students. It gives practical experience with actual scientific models that they learn about from their text books and also enables self-reliance and boosts the economic growth of student’s by enhancing the skills of the young population. STEM Learning is trying to improve the education system through the introduction and installation of mini science centers in school through India.
Vision and Mission of Stem
STEM Learning is CSR implementing partner in education. We are in 23 states and successfully implemented 1700+ Mini Science Centers that gives best quality education to school children’s in rural & urban Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and across India.
Founder of Stem Learning Pvt.Ltd.
About National Stem Awards
STEM Learning conducted an event ‘National STEM Awards 2020’ that is conducted on 27th and 28th Feb 2020, in Bengaluru. This will be India’s first STEM awards for Govt. and Govt aided schools students. Students from 6th to 8th standard will participate in this. There are different competitions like Tech Quiz, Science and Mathematics Model Competition and Engineering Tinkering.
Initially we selected Govt & Govt Aided schools from all over India. Students from 6th to 8th standard. The completion conducted in three levels they are 1. Regional level
2. Zonal level
3. National level
⦁ The Regional level: – The Regional level means competition between selected schools in the state. Who are selected in the regional level they are eligible to attend Zonal competition level. In the regional level providing participation certificate and winner certificates to students and schools.
⦁ The Zonal level:- The Zonal level means competition in between states, Who are selected in regional level they are take part in Zonal level competition. In Zonal level completion that are selected they are eligible for National level competition level. In Zonal level providing participation certificate and winner certificate for students and also schools along with prize money.
⦁ National level competition:- This is final level competition, who are selected in Zonal level competition from all over India they are taking a part in National level Competition. In Zonal level providing participation certificate and winner certificate for students and also schools along with prize money.
There are three competitions in National Stem Award 2020, they are
1. Model making
2. Tinker
3. Tech Quiz.
⦁ Model making:- It is creating a three-dimensional representation of a design which explained by the concept. Like Hydraulic Bridge, Vacuum cleaner and Hydraulic Jack etc.
⦁ Thinker:- where the students can do experiment with, learn, develop and conceptualize different ideas. Like Hexapod etc.
⦁ Tech Quiz:- A Quiz bazaar is one of the best Live Quiz test for students knowledge as well learn new things through fun. The questions based on syllabus, general awareness and technical which are known to 6th to 8th standard students
National Stem Award Photos
Advantages for National Stem Awards
National Stem Awards 2020 motivating students to perform and excel and offer a lot more reward than just the winning prize. It offer a chance for participants to gain experience, skills, analyze and evaluate outcomes and uncover personal aptitude also encourage students to innovative techniques and develop their ideas and skills. Very few opportunities in the average student life. It also to meet new people and make friends from other locations. These can help student learn more about different places and people. It provide proof of student outstanding skills.
My Experience in Stem National Stem Awards
My self Shashidhar working as Program Implementation Associate in Stem Learning Pvt. Ltd. I am very happy to be in Stem family member. Because it is not a job for me, It is a service to help the Govt & Govt Aided students indirectly and also I am learning basic science & math’s topics by using exhibit’s. How much important science & math’s in present world.
In National Stem Awards, I organized regional level & Zonal level competition along with stem family. In regional level completion I took complete responsibility in competition of schools & students. Because they can attend competition without facing any problems like travelling, food, and required necessary’s. In Zonal level I given support to conduct competition. Both are very successful.
Conclusion
Nation Stem Awards Competition giving a chance to student a great platform to display the knowledge and skills. The experience can provide a critical analysis and feedback of student performance. In this way, Stem Learning providing to be a great source of self-evaluation for students and help their experience and skills.
About Author: Shashidhar Chintha work experience of 3 years in the corporate world. He is working with STEM Learning from last 10 months Program Implementation Associate.