STEAM exhibition sparks young minds' creativity

Students from different parts of the city participated in the fifth phase of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) exhibition and competition on Thursday.

Participants from more than 100 schools gathered at The Academy, a private educational institution, in collaboration with the Directorate of Private Schools.

"The event aims to promote innovation, creativity, and critical thinking among students," said Additional Director of Private Schools Rafia Mallah. She noted that students and their teachers had put in great effort to make their projects successful, adding that the competitive environment allowed students to learn from one another.

Senior educationist Nasir Raza Zaidi remarked that the students had demonstrated a keen interest in various fields. "They are not just talking about the future; they are addressing the present," he said. He also noted that students were skillfully utilising Artificial Intelligence.

At his stall, Syed Ammaar Danish, a young student from a private school located in Gulshan, explained, "We will need more natural resources in the future."

Aniqa Jamal, a Grade VII student from Malir, suggested that wind power plants could help resolve the country's energy crisis. "It's cheaper than coal and doesn't cause environmental pollution," she added, recommending that such plants be installed away from human settlements.

Politicians, educationists, and parents visited the day-long exhibition, encouraging students for their efforts.

Though most of the projects were on the science but it seemed that students remained focused on the impact of the climate change.

Mallah informed attendees that at least five such competitions had been organised so far. "The sixth one will take place in February, where students from different parts of the province will participate," she said.