STEAM Festival Science in Sindh concludes
The final provincial stage of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Festival concluded, aimed at promoting science education in Sindh's educational institutions.
Sindh's Minister for Education Sardar Ali Shah, stated that the children of Sindh possess exceptional skills in understanding problems of the province and finding scientific solutions. They have demonstrated that they will use science for the welfare and peace of their homeland.
The event was organised under the joint efforts of the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department, Sindh College Education Department, and Thar Education Alliance. Students from government and private schools and colleges across Sindh participated in the festival.
Implementing "Science in Sindh" initiative
A presentation was given at the event, outlining how the School Education & Literacy Department has been implementing the "Science in Sindh" initiative at the grassroots level since June 2024. So far, over 35,000 students and teachers from 1,137 government and private schools across 30 districts have participated. The festival has featured over 11,500 projects.
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