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American Center Chennai launches STEM activities for students
US Consulate General Chennai Public Diplomacy Officer Eric Atkins said the free summer program will be a gateway to imagination, discovery, and meaningful learning.
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Nandika Chand - Sat, 19, Apr 2025
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American Center logo. / Facebook/U.S. Consulate General Chennai
The American Center Chennai has invited students from grades 8 to 12 to take advantage of its “Summer Break STEM Sessions – American Excellence in Innovation”. School students can enjoy free summer activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from Apr. 21 through May.30.
They will learn about American inventors, scientists, and innovations, and explore curated STEM self-paced learning experiences, like coding, 3D printing, electronic circuits, space-themed Lego construction and AR &VR kits. Students can leverage immersive and hands-on learning activities held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, with movie screenings scheduled for Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
In a statement, the US Consulate General Chennai Public Diplomacy Officer Eric Atkins said the American Center is honoring American excellence in STEM through summer sessions. He highlighted that it will be a gateway to imagination, discovery, and meaningful learning. “We are proud to offer this free program to help cultivate the next generation of innovations.”
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STEM learning tools including coding kits such as MicroBits and Snap Circuits, Merge Cube augmented reality experiences, virtual reality goggles, a 3D printer, and NASA-themed LEGO sets are available for participants to immerse in this environment of hands-on enrichment. Students can also participate in a fun and educational quiz daily for a chance to win prizes, including 3D printed keepsakes and NASA stickers.
It should be noted that space is limited so all participants must register in advance for their daily slots via email to the American Center Chennai.
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