Brillio National STEM Challenge 2024 concludes with Spectacular Finale in Bengaluru

The Brillio National STEM Challenge is designed to provide a unique STEM learning platform to underserved students from government and government-aided schools. The competition aims to foster creativity, ingenuity, design thinking, and problem-solving skills among students from grades 6 through 10.

The 2024 Brillio National STEM Challenge culminated in a spectacular finale held at the Convention Center, Chennai Trade Center Complex, Nandambakkam, Bengaluru. The event, marking the fourth edition of this prestigious competition, celebrated the innovation and creativity of young minds from across India. Organized by Brillio in collaboration with STEM Learning, and supported by the National Education Foundation, the challenge highlighted the remarkable talent of students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines.

The Brillio National STEM Challenge is designed to provide a unique STEM learning platform to underserved students from government and government-aided schools. The competition aims to foster creativity, ingenuity, design thinking, and problem-solving skills among students from grades 6 through 10. This year’s grand finale was the culmination of a year-long series of activities, including science and mathematics model competitions, technology quizzes, and engineering tinkering.

Guests and Speakers

The event featured notable guests and speakers, including:

- D. K. Shivakumar, Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka

- Madhu Bangarappa, Honorable Education Minister of Karnataka

- B. B. Cauvery, I.A.S., Commissioner for Public Instruction, Government of Karnataka

- Aisshwarya DKS Hegde, Trustee-Secretary, National Education Foundation

- Dr B. R. Guruprasad, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

- Ashutosh Pandit, CEO, STEM Learning

- Siva Perubotla, MD and CIO, Brillio

The ceremony also saw the participation of celebrated mentors and jury members from various fields of science, education, and technology.

Student and Teacher Awards

The competition recognized outstanding achievements in various categories:

National Science & Math Model Making Awards

• 1st Place: Deepak Kumar and Sunny Kumar from Basic School, Chota Govindpur, Jamshedpur
• 2nd Place: Jishan Baidya and SK. Farhan Uddin from Bishnupur Sir Ramesh Institution

National Tech & Engineering Tinkering Awards

• 1st Place: Dhrubajyothi Paik and Aditya Mondal from Jadavpur Vidyapith, Kolkata
• 2nd Place: Maroju Harsha Vardhan Chary and Srikar Savanth from ZPHS Nagol, Hyderabad

National STEM Master Maker 2024 Awards

• Winners: Dhrubajyothi Paik and Jishan Baidya

National STEM Teacher’s Award

• Winner: Dattatray Raskar from Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Naigaon (Pune)

Insights from Key Figures

Aisshwarya DKS Hegde from the National Education Foundation remarked, “The National STEM Challenge reaffirms our belief in the transformative power of education. Witnessing students from diverse backgrounds showcase their skills has been inspiring and underscores the potential of technology to address global challenges.”

Ashok Pamidi, Former CEO of NASSCOM Foundation, emphasized, “The National STEM Challenge is a movement toward democratizing STEM skills, empowering the next generation of innovators. It is crucial to ensure talent and innovation are not limited by privilege but harnessed from all corners of society.”

Dr Sarnam Singh, Senior Scientist, stated, “STEM skills are essential in today’s digital world. This challenge demonstrates the vast potential of students to drive future innovations and global competitiveness. Empowering underprivileged youth taps into a rich vein of talent.”

Abhishek Ranjan, Global Head of Sustainability at Brillio, highlighted, “The creativity and problem-solving abilities of these students are remarkable. The National STEM Challenge is an investment in a future where diverse perspectives are key to solving complex problems.”

Student Reflections

Bhakti Varekar, a student from S.V.P.M. Secondary School, Kalwa, Thane, shared, “Participating in the National STEM Challenge has been an incredible experience. It has shown us that with curiosity and hard work, we can make a significant impact. We’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase our creativity and learn from our mentors.”

The 2024 Brillio National STEM Challenge successfully highlighted the exceptional talent and innovation among India’s young students, setting a high standard for future editions of this inspiring competition.

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