Students and faculty in the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) are teaching rural students of classes 8 to 11 scientific concepts. Classes on advanced science principles are given to the young students to inculcate in them out-of-the-box thinking.
Under a project called ‘Device Engineering Lab’ (DEL), the students learn how devices, such as cycle bells, electric irons and geysers, microwaves, and calling bells work, besides making objects using 3D printing technology.
DEL facilities have been established in 13 schools in Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Krishnagiri districts. The project benefits 1,000 students directly and another 2,500 indirectly.
