STEM education helps strengthen the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, which mainly focuses on encouraging experiential learning. As we are a progressing nation, the need for skill-based individuals is crucial for leading us forward. Skill-based learning is effectively attained through hands-on projects and practical experiences. STEM education provides a platform for students to learn application-based skills, critical thinking, holistic development, discovery-based learning, and discussion-based and analysis-based learning. These essential skills are a core component of STEM education, which aligns with the government’s initiatives like coding, artificial intelligence, and data science already implemented in lower schools. STEM serves as the platform to showcase talent and explore discovery-based education, which empowers students with the freedom to follow their interests beyond the classroom curriculum.

In the school, we’ve introduced interdisciplinary teaching. For instance, we select a topic like water and different teachers cover its various aspects – chemistry, physics, geography, and history. This approach enhances students’ understanding from different angles. Moreover, our school has a robotics lab that’s open to all students, not just those studying science. Students can join the robotics club and participate. Additionally, our students engage in the Asian region space settlement design competition. This platform provides maximum learning opportunities and is open to students from all disciplines.

In the labs, students sometimes encounter failures and wonder how to cope with such challenges. Regarding failure, it’s important to remember that failure isn’t a loss, but rather a lesson. As Einstein wisely stated, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” When attempting new things, there’s a possibility of encountering failure. While not every attempt results in failure, it’s important to acknowledge that it can happen. When failure occurs, it’s essential to accept it and view it as a stepping stone for future progress. Throughout my career, I’ve encountered students who fear failure, but I assure them that it’s a natural part of learning and growth. Failure is an opportunity for everyone to learn, improve, and move forward.

Learning about entrepreneurship is pivotal. Entrepreneurship addresses real-world problems, requires risk-taking, and swift action. Stem-based learning fosters problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, teamwork, and analytical thinking—qualities essential for entrepreneurship. Stem education equips students to become leaders who can assess challenges and create innovative solutions, contributing positively to the world. It’s not solely about entrepreneurship; it also nurtures leadership and problem-solving abilities.

The future is technology-based, focusing on analysis and data. Students should consider security, data and cyber security, and control of AI for a meaningful impact. Stem education equips students with skills applicable beyond STEM fields, in music, mathematics, commerce, and more. Their learning can shape a transformative future, addressing crucial aspects like AI and technology-driven progress.