IIT-Delhi inaugurates STEM mentorship programme for high school girls

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT -Delhi) has inaugurated its third batch of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) mentorship programme that is tailored for high school girls studying in Classes 9 and 11.

This year, over 200 nomination applications were received from various Delhi government schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools (Delhi-NCR region), and private schools.

A total of 100 candidates have been chosen for the third batch.

The STEM Mentorship Program will unfold in three comprehensive phases. 

The summer phase spanning from May 14 to May 24 will feature a 9-day workshop. 

The participants will be immersed in STEM domains through expert lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and hands-on problem-solving sessions. 

Additionally, a Maker Space workshop at IIT Delhi will provide students with hands-on experience in DIY projects.

In the subsequent “At the school” phase, between July and November 2024, participants will engage in the Sci-Tech Spins lecture series to be held monthly on Saturdays. 

The interaction sessions with IIT Delhi students will enrich their learning experience.

The programme will culminate in the winter phase

in January 2025 with lectures on leadership in STEM, entrepreneurship, and interactions with accomplished IIT Delhi alumni.

The first cohort of 10 girls was launched in December 2021, followed by the successful completion of the second batch of 32 schoolgirls in June 2023, under the auspices of the Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives, IIT Delhi.