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American Center Chennai launches free summer STEM activities for students

Chennai, Apr 23 (UNI) The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai
invites school students to attend free summer activities focused on Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The sessions which commenced on April 21 will go on until May 30, 2025.
The program for students in Classes 8 through 12 includes immersive and hands-on
learning activities and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Mondays through
Thursdays, with movie screenings scheduled for Fridays at 10 a.m.

A release from US Consulate General here today said STEM learning tools including
coding kits such as MicroBits and Snap Circuits, Merge Cube augmented reality
experiences, virtual reality goggles, a 3D printer, and NASA-themed LEGO sets are
available for participants to immerse in this environment of hands-on enrichment.
Students can also participate in a fun and educational quiz daily for a chance to win
prizes, including 3D printed keepsakes and NASA stickers.
Speaking about the initiative, U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Diplomacy Officer
Eric Atkins said, “The American Center is honoring American excellence in STEM through
summer sessions that will be a gateway to imagination, discovery, and meaningful learning.
We are proud to offer this free program to help cultivate the next generation of innovators.”
The American Center in Chennai, housed within the U.S. Consulate General, is a cornerstone
for learning, dialogue, and inspiration, strengthening the relationship between the United States
and India for more than seven decades.
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