Prerna’s Science Fest: Where learning meets critical thinking and creativity
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Lucknow desk (R L Pandey).: The month of February at Prerna Girls and Boys School was dedicated to science, where students explored, researched, and gained hands-on experience in various STEM-related topics. To culminate this month-long learning experience, the school organized its annual science exhibition, ‘STEM Spectacle,’ on February 25.
The event showcased students' innovation and scientific talent, featuring over 70 diverse projects. The exhibition covered a wide range of topics, including environmental conservation, robotics, renewable energy, and engaging science experiments. Students from grades 6 to 12 worked hard to develop models and projects that addressed real-world challenges.
Dr. Urvashi Sahni said, “At Prerna, we are committed to making STEM education engaging and accessible, ensuring that our girls do more than just learn science—they use it to think, create, and lead. Despite progress, women make up only 27% of India's STEM workforce and just 19% of the country’s scientists. Women still face both subtle and explicit gender bias, which creates a major barrier. We must bridge these gaps.
Prerna Girls School Principal, Mrs. Rakhi Panjwani, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “This exhibition provides an excellent platform for our students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving abilities. We hope to inspire curiosity and a passion for science among all participants and attendees.”
As part of this initiative, students visited a pathology lab to learn about blood testing, blood group identification, and methods for measuring blood sugar and blood pressure. This hands-on experience helped them connect scientific concepts to real-world applications. The exhibition featured various innovative models, including a lung capacity measuring device, a solar-powered doorbell, and an automated robotic car.
Other projects, such as blood pressure monitors, water energy models, and diagnostic tools for blood and sugar tests, fascinated the audience, showcasing their potential impact on everyday life.
With an impressive display of creativity and problem-solving, the event successfully inspired students and attendees alike.