Building Device Engineering Labs to Empower Rural School Students

Device Engineering Labs in Rural Schools (DELRS)

Objective

• Capacity building of rural students in knowledge and skill development, Enhancing scientific thinking skills among students, Providing hands-on learning of scientific concepts using devices, Developing skills in product design, development, and fabrication, Introducing students to additive manufacturing techniques, Offering entrepreneurial training to students

Description

• Device Engineering Labs (DEL-RS) are physical laboratories established in rural schools ? equipped with devices, working tables, and demonstration areas ? providing hands-on learning of scientific concepts and practical skills in product design, development, and fabrication. Set up in collaboration with schools with trained resource persons and developed curricula, the labs introduce students to additive manufacturing techniques, enhance scientific thinking, and offer entrepreneurial training ? empowering rural students with practical knowledge and capacity for innovation.

Impact

• Improved understanding and application of scientific concepts among rural students, Development of scientific thinking skills through hands-on learning, Skill development in product design, development, and fabrication, Exposure to additive manufacturing techniques, Enhanced capacity for students to engage in entrepreneurial endeavours, Empowerment of rural students with practical skills and knowledge