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Developing a crane model as part of a robotics class, pulling apart and reassembling a battery-operated car or making an indigenous periscope are some of the things students can easily produce in any well-equipped science lab of a private school.

But when these outputs are from the classrooms of a government-aided school, where access to innovative teaching methodologies are limited, it is no mean feat.

Students from our partner schools, where we support STEM learning through Muskaan project, have achieved many such feats.

Since 2015, Rolls-Royce in partnership with Charities Aid Foundation (CAF India) has been supporting Muskaan project to foster interest and engagement in STEM amongst young students. By giving them opportunities to explore concepts practically through special activities and innovative learning tools and science-based kits, Muskaan facilitates STEM learning by discovery.

Today, Muskaan has successfully reached out to more than 1,000 students from our partner schools across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru.

Here are stories of four students and how Muskaan is helping them enhance their passion and interest for STEM subjects.

Nandini, future scientist, age 14

N.P. Girls Secondary School, Delhi

I live in Katyayani Balika Ashram, an orphanage near my school boundary. Life’s challenges and economic hardships made me shun my studies. I used to get marginal passing grades particularly in Science and Mathematics subjects.

Through Muskaan, I have overcome my fear and have developed an interest for Science and Mathematics.

For example, I learnt about acid-base theory through the litmus paper test practical to get a first-hand experience of these concepts. One day, I was able to build an electromagnetic crane without any assistance from my teachers!

In fact, Muskaan has not only helped me understand the science behind many things I interact with every day in my life, but also revived hope in me to realise my dream of becoming a scientist one day.

Naina, future teacher, age 17

N.P. Girls Secondary School, Delhi

I lost my mother and father at a very young age. I also started school very late and faced several learning disabilities. Life has never been easy for me.

I’ve always been interested in science and technology, in the world around me. Muskaan has made me love science even more. I particularly like experiments about human anatomy and mirror reflection.

My first experiment was based on reflections produced on mirrors. Studying about reflection of light made me build my own periscope with my classmates, which I then presented at various science exhibitions both within and outside the school.

My passion for science has helped me to heal and move forward. My dream is to be a science teacher in a prestigious university in India. I want to excel in science to support myself and teach others like me so that they understand the world better than I do.

Dewansh, future engineer, age 15

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi

I have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which explains why I am not able to concentrate properly in my classroom. I find textbooks and lectures extremely difficult to understand.

When I got an opportunity to associate with Muskaan, I immediately took it. My first project was to make a torchlight using recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper clips, old wires, etc.

Muskaan has made me a science lover. I like spending hours in the robotic lab of our school. At home, I like repairing appliances and sometimes dismantling and reassembling my electronic toys.

While my father has been my source of inspiration and never let me realise that I am a slow learner, Muskaan helped me improve my practical knowledge which I could never find in books. When I grow up, I want to be an engineer, and change the world by developing an electric car powered by solar energy.

Veer Kathotia, future engineer age 13

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi

I have always been a shy kid in my classroom. The world of science with its theories and formulas always seemed boring.

Muskaan gave me the opportunity to think out of the box and also sparked an interest in science. We were introduced to innovative tools and science activity kits which helped me understand science concepts in a much better way.

I made an electric compass and robotic cars with the help of my teachers. Having won two interschool competitions, I am presently working for another major project with my teachers and classmates in the field of Robotics.

Today, my teachers and friends often tell me that my confidence and field knowledge about science have improved a lot.

People perceive electric cars as not stylish nor impressive. When I become an engineer, I will develop an attractive electric car that would change the world by reducing pollution and stylish enough to create demand.

Nurturing future leaders

Even today, many children in India don't have access to quality STEM education and learning.

Rolls-Royce intends to change that. Through Muskaan, we aim to reach out to around 2,000 students annually across schools in India.

We believe that by increasing STEM understanding, we will help students become the innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders who can solve the most pressing challenges facing our nation and our world, both today and tomorrow.

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