IIT Jammu ignites young minds with an engaging outreach programme

Visiting students from different schools of IIT Jammu during the outreach program. — Visiting students from various schools of IIT Jammu during the outreach program.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, November 22: Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) hosted an exciting outreach program welcoming 260 students from Delhi Public School Udhampur, Govt Higher Secondary School Purmandal, Jawahar Navodaya Udhampur and Jawahar Navodaya Doda.
Led by Professor Abhay Sharma, Dean of Continuing Education and Dr. Nalin Sharma, Associate Dean of Outreach, the program aimed to spark academic curiosity and inspire future aspirations among these young minds.
The visiting students embarked on a comprehensive campus tour, gaining first-hand experience of IIT Jammu’s state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. Interactive sessions with faculty and current students provided valuable insights into various academic disciplines, fostering a deeper understanding of the institute’s educational offerings.
Enhancing the experience, a third year B Tech student, Ashutosh, conducted an engaging workshop. This hands-on session introduced students to the world of electronics and programming through the versatile open-source Arduino platform. Participants were actively involved in practical exercises, learning the fundamentals and creating innovative projects. The workshop not only ignited their passion for technology, but also equipped them with essential skills for future endeavors in engineering, robotics and other STEM fields.
The program served as inspiration for these students, empowering them to explore their academic potential and envision a future full of possibilities.