Creativity Takes Shape Through STEM Volunteering
On 21 October 2026, GlobalLogic conducted a corporate volunteering programme in Pune, Maharashtra, bringing together 16 students and eight employee volunteers to create an automated diya using Arduino and an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor. Designed to switch on automatically when it becomes dark, the activity celebrated National STEM Day in advance while connecting the Diwali festivities with practical STEM learning.
Through this hands-on activity, students explored how creativity and experimentation work together. They had the opportunity to follow steps, work with materials, and understand how simple electronic components can be used to develop practical solutions and encourage problem-solving.
Learning by Making and Experimenting
To celebrate National STEM Day in advance and mark the Diwali festivities, students participated in an activity to build an automated diya using Arduino and an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor. The diya was designed to switch on automatically when the surroundings became dark, demonstrating how sensors and electronic components can be used to create practical solutions.
The hands-on session encouraged students to explore creativity through experimentation while learning how technology can be applied to everyday activities. By assembling and testing the automated diya, students had an opportunity to understand basic electronics, follow a step-by-step process, and develop practical problem-solving skills.
Corporate Volunteers Support Hands-On Learning
The participation of eight GlobalLogic volunteers helped create an interactive learning environment for the 16 students. Through this engagement, volunteers supported students as they explored the activity and experienced the value of practical learning.
Corporate volunteering programmes can help connect classroom education with real-world experiences. By taking part in creative STEM activities, students can develop confidence, explore new interests, and recognise how science and technology relate to everyday life.
The GlobalLogic volunteering programme in Pune highlights how employee engagement can contribute to meaningful educational experiences. Such initiatives encourage young learners to create, experiment, and build the problem-solving skills they can use in future learning opportunities.
