SheSTEM 2024 Celebrates Women in STEM, Advances Sustainability

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SheSTEM 2024, organized by AIM and Sweden’s Embassy, encouraged Indian students to submit innovative ideas on battery technology and energy storage, promoting sustainability and STEM careers.

SheSTEM 2024 Celebrates Women in STEM, Advances Sustainability

Introduction to SheSTEM 2024:

  • Organizers: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Office of Science & Innovation at the Embassy of Sweden, successfully hosted SheSTEM 2024.
  • Objective: The annual event celebrates women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and aims to inspire young innovators.

Event Highlights and Participants

  • Focus Areas: This year’s challenge invited students in grades 6-12 across India to submit innovative ideas for Battery Technology and Energy Storage (BEST) systems as part of the India-Nordic BEST project.
  • Submissions: Over 1,000 entries were received, with participants showcasing their prototypes or concepts in two-minute videos. Emphasis was placed on sustainability and advanced energy solutions.
  • Young Innovators: The event highlighted the creativity and problem-solving abilities of India’s youth, offering them a platform to present their ideas and contribute to global sustainability.

About SheSTEM 2024 Overview:

  • Annual event by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the Embassy of Sweden.
  • Celebrates women in STEM and inspires young innovators to explore STEM careers.
  • Focused on Battery Technology and Energy Storage (BEST) systems under the India-Nordic BEST project.
  • Participants (grades 6-12) submitted innovative ideas in a two-minute video format.
  • Over 1000 submissions showcased creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking solutions.
  • Aimed to promote sustainability and energy solutions.

About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):

  • Launched in 2016 by NITI Aayog to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
  • Supports entrepreneurship with financial aid and mentorship.
  • Promotes innovation through collaboration and idea generation.
  • Key programs: Atal Tinkering Labs, Atal Incubation Centres, Atal New India Challenges, Mentor India.

About Atal Tinkering Labs:

  • State-of-the-art labs in schools for fostering curiosity and innovation in grades 6-12.
  • Equipped with tools like IoT, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and robotics.
  • Designed to nurture creativity and technical skills in young minds.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times