Dhanbad: The faculty members from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT (ISM)) organized a workshop at Upgraded High School, Beharakudar, Baghmara, aimed at equipping children of project-affected persons from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) with essential skills in science and technology.
This initiative, part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with BCCL, seeks to bridge educational gaps and prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world. The workshop featured over 150 students and was graced by the presence of Murli Krishna Ramaiah, Director (Personnel) at BCCL, who served as the chief guest.
Led by Professor Rashmi Singh, Project Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies and Industrial Engineering, the workshop employed three innovative techniques to promote STEM education: intuitive demonstrations of STEM concepts, visual presentations using digital technology, and live scientific experiments.
Professor Singh highlighted the importance of innovative teaching methods, stating, “A series of innovative lectures on science and math will be conducted after the workshop to enhance learning outcomes for the students.” She also mentioned plans for a pre-impact and post-impact assessment study to evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative.
The IIT-ISM team included Professor Niladri Das, Associate Professor, and other members such as Nilesh Kumar, Anand Chandra Sahu, Sunny Kumar, and Sumana Banerjee, who all contributed through lectures, video demonstrations, and experiments.
Representatives from BCCL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department, including Kumar Manoj, General Manager (CSR), and Abhijeet Mitra, Manager, CSR, were also in attendance, underscoring the collaborative effort to uplift the community.
